The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998.
We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland.
We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 370 people.
Facilities and Health and Safety Specialist - can be based in Galway or Dublin Facilities The role entails, but is not limited to the following tasks: Manage our facilities team and all outsourced work.
Schedule routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as required, with sourcing & cost management required for the facility.
Manage facilities contracts such as general facilities, utilities and security - developing and maintaining strong relationships with contractors/ suppliers.
Ensure delivery of services to the site including management of contractors ensuring high standard of service delivery.
To maintain roofing and facades electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and landscaping on the premises.
Planning and supervision of facilities related projects, including building improvements and renovations.
Ensuring compliance with legislative health and safety requirements.
Collaborate with staff & colleagues regarding facilities requirements.
Evaluation of services, or problems by identifying risks and ensuring the smooth continuance of business functions.
Preparing facilities for internal & external audits Regular travel to all sites to carry out audits & schedule maintenance tasks.
Regular reporting of KPIs on a weekly/ monthly basis Health and Safety Coordinate and support safety initiatives, accident investigation, site walks, audits, and training needs.
Conduct risk assessments and safety audits across all collection and site-based activities, implementing corrective measures.
Ensure robust safe systems of work for employees, including manual handling, vehicle safety, and PPE requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines for all collection activities and maintenance operations.
Conduct regular H&S checks and audits, assisting with accident/incident investigations, and organising safety training sessions.
Maintain safety and training records, ensuring compliance and scheduling refresher training as required.
Report on KPI metrics and implement actions to improve safety performance.
Interpret and advise on the implementation of H&S Legislation, staying abreast of relevant legislative changes.
Keeping all H/S processes up to date.
Training and Educating all staff in Health and Safety.
Candidate Requirements Ability to be flexible in respect of work standards and demands.
Capable of working under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Proven ability to complete tasks.
Resilient and able to deal with changing priorities.
The successful candidate will be required to possess and demonstrate: 3 years previous experience of Facilities Management, Health and Safety ideally in a retail/ logistics environment.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Time management skills with the competence to manage multiple tasks at once.
Proficient with MS Office Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience, Skills & Education: Professional qualification in Health and Safety (IOSH, NEBOSH).
Expert knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
Strong commitment to safety culture and process improvement.
Experience in auditing, inspecting, and managing health and safety in a multi-site environment.
Relevant Facilities qualification Project Management experience People management skills Conduct regular H&S checks and audits, assisting with accident/incident investigations, and organising safety training sessions.
Maintain safety and training records, ensuring compliance and scheduling refresher training as required.
WHY JOIN US: Our staff discount card offering discounts on products and services all over Ireland.
Fun, fast paced & high energy work environment Culture of developing and promoting from within the company Our Generous staff discounts Our pension scheme Our Bonus Scheme Our Educational Support Scheme Our Discounted corporate rate health care Our free Employee Assistance Programme Our wellbeing initiatives like our Bike to work scheme Career Development Opportunities Continuous professional development with dedicated training resources