Our Client, a leading medical device company in Sligo, is hiring a Health & Safety Officer. Please note: This is a permanent Part Time position for 20 hours per week over 5 days.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Liaise with staff to ensure compliance with current H&S statutory requirements and Company’s procedures.
2. Management of H&S documentation, including training records, machinery certification, and other statutory H&S records.
3. Scanning/Filing of H&S documentation.
4. Attend Health & Safety meetings.
5. Delivering on continual improvement on current safety practices.
6. Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
7. 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.
8. Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay.
9. Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment required for all Employees.
10. Complete risk assessments on equipment.
11. Conduct biannual site evacuation drills.
12. Organise training where required – First aid/Manual handling/fire warden etc.
13. Any ad-hoc duties that may arise.
Requirements:
1. Hold a relevant Health & Safety Qualification/Degree.
2. Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Standards and Best Practice.
3. Willingness to show initiative and drive in addition to being a team player.
4. Previous experience in a Health & Safety role.
5. Experience in the manufacturing industry.
6. Must be IT Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
7. Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
8. Confident, proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.
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