Job Title: Health & Safety Officer
The Safety Officer will advise various business functions on all aspects of Occupational Health & Safety. The primary responsibility of this role is to prevent harm to employees or others caused by the work activities conducted in operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish relationships with leadership teams
* Collaborate with managers to reduce accident/incident rates across a range of categories, leading to a reduction in equipment damage and lost time due to injury
* Support the Head of Group Safety in maintaining the ISO 45001 Safety Management standard across the company and delivering the Health & Safety Strategy
* Influence and mentor leaders to build a safer work environment by managing their function's health and safety through the use of an accredited safety management system, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company safety policies
* Completing safety audits and inspections at assigned company sites
* Liaise with operational staff and staff representatives on a range of safety issues
* Prepare and document risk assessments
* Prepare research-based and documented safety task procedures
* Prepare detailed and timely reports and correspondence for internal customers and external bodies (e.g., the Health and Safety Authority)
* Participate in Accident/Incident Investigations and determine corrective and preventive actions. Respond to submissions/complaints from operations directorates or employees in a timely manner
* Ensure safety knowledge is kept up-to-date and current
* Assist in the approval and development of safety training courses
* Collaborate with Regional Safety Advisors and assist where required
Requirements:
* A minimum of 4 years' experience in a Safety Advisor, Officer, or Specialist role
* Experience dealing with geographically spread multiple site operations will be a distinct advantage
* Ideally, you will be educated to primary degree level in a relevant discipline, and at a minimum, must hold a qualification in Occupational Health & Safety at NFQ Level 8 or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent
* Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative and in a team environment, with a willingness to re-prioritize work at short notice
* In-depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety Law is essential, along with experience working within organizations with strong Safety Consultation and Safety Representative engagement processes
* A current clean full driving license (Category B) and the use of a car are essential