Job Description
Health & Safety Officer - County Sligo
Role Summary
This is a permanent part-time position (20 hours per week, across 5 days a week) as a Health & Safety Officer in County Sligo.
Core Responsibilities
* Liaise with staff to ensure compliance with current H&S statutory requirements and company procedures.
* Management of H&S documentation, including training records, machinery certification, and other statutory H&S records.
* Scanning/Filing of H&S documentation.
* Attend Health & Safety meetings.
* Delivering on continual improvement on current safety practices.
* Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
* Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and company management. Strict follow-up is required to ensure that corrective actions are dealt with immediately.
* Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay.
* Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment required for all employees.
* Complete risk assessments on equipment.
* Conduct biannual site evacuation drills.
* Organise training where required – First aid/Manual handling/fire warden etc.
Requirements
* A relevant Health & Safety qualification or degree.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, standards and Best Practice.
* Willingness to show initiative and drive in addition to being a team player.
* Previous experience in a Health & Safety role.
* Experience in the manufacturing industry.
* Must be IT Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
* Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
* Confident, proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.