Harrington Group have an exciting opportunity to join our growing company, based in our Kilkelly HQ, and are now recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join our team.
This is a Fixed Term contract of employment.
As a Health & Safety Officer you will be responsible for the management of key sites in the Connaught regions.
You will be flexible, both in terms of working environment and site location.
Responsibilities include: Manage & maintain the safety management system of the company in conjunction with the H&S Manager.
Ensure H&S procedures are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Keep up to date with new legislation & standards.
Carry out/update risk assessments, formulating preventative measures and monitoring conformance.
Review & update Quarry Safety Statement annually.
Managing & maintaining employee training records.
Co-ordinate safety training for Safe Pass, QSCS, Manual Handling and First Aid courses etc.
Assist in external audits or inspections with ICF/ ICCM/ Insurance/ HSA.
Observing personnel to ensure H&S compliance.
This will include monitoring subcontractors, visitors, customers & direct employees.
Ensuring continued compliance with all regulatory standards, including ISO14001, ISO 9001 & ISO 45001.
Completing RAMS, risk assessments and method statements for site works.
Carry out & complete regular quarry H&S inspections and quarterly detailed Health & Safety audits at all locations and develop the reports in conjunction with these inspections/ audits.
Investigate accidents/incidents and provide relevant accident/incident information to the insurer.
Ensuring quarry safety records are completed and maintained, including plant & equipment, geotechnical assessments, brake tests, PAT testing, pull cords/ e-stops, Review sub-contractors' safety statements and relevant documentation to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Deliver internal safety training and toolbox talks.
Administer safety induction training.
Provide support and guidance to the Quarry managers on all H&S matters.
Provide input to the tendering process for potential work.
Overseeing all PPE requirements Must be flexible regarding start and finish times Skills Required: Preferably a minimum of 2 year's experience in a similar role Clean relevant Drivers Licence.
Graduate of Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Health and Safety Preferably (but not essential) from a background in Quarry, Manufacturing/Road Construction Industry.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Flexible and adaptable Quality focused Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills Ambitious and hard working with a can-do attitude.
IT Literate The benefits on offer for this position are as follows: Competitive Salary Twenty-one Days Annual Leave Additional Benefits: Statutory Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme Company Vehicle Company Mobile Phone Company Laptop Working Days - Monday to Friday .
Working Hours -40 hrs + per week Salary/Rate: Not Disclosed Closing Date for Applicants:4th April 2025 Please only apply to this role if you are both currently based in and legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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