A Junior Health and Safety Officer is required for Irelands leading supplier of electrical and mechanical services to the Water, Pharma and Food industries. This will be a permanent full-time position based at the head office in Carlow. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a well-established company working in the water industry. The successful candidate will be involved in developing, monitoring and implementing the companys HSEQ policy Role: Implement the company's health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and management systems Ensure compliance with Client sites Health & Safety policies & procedures Drafting and communicating Method Statements, Safe Plans of Action and Tool Box Talks Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior company management. Strict follow-up is required to ensure that actions are dealt with immediately. Ensure all accidents and near misses are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable notification is given to the Client, Company Health & Safety Authority and Insurers as required Compile information and prepare the Safety File at the end of the project Requirements: Must hold a minimum of a Health & Safety Diploma. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations Excellent interpersonal skills Preferably have at least 2 years experience, working ideally with service provider/M&E contractor. Possess excellent IT skills and communication. Proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and drive high performance Salary: Salary circa €40k - €50k neg DOE 25 days annual leave Laptop and Mobile Phone If you are aHealth and Safety Officerconsidering a career move, please feel tosend your CV or contact Lisa Cullen for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin and has more than 23 years experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally. Skills: Health Safety Officer