Job Description
SHEQ Manager
Location: Monaghan
Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 per year
Benefits: Pension Contributions, Death in Service Benefit, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Events
A leading electrical contracting firm in the region is seeking a SHEQ Manager to join their expanding team. With over 200 skilled employees, this company has built a reputation for operational excellence and commitment to sustainability. Established over three decades ago, they continue to grow, securing contracts with prestigious organisations across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Policy Development: Update and enforce health and safety policies to strengthen the company's safety culture.
2. Client Liaison: Act as primary point of contact for all health and safety matters with clients.
3. Standards Implementation: Lead adoption of industry-leading health and safety practices across the company.
4. Guidance & Support: Provide expert advice to line managers and site supervisors on safety procedures, legislation, and policies.
5. Risk Assessments: Create and distribute risk assessments and method statements to ensure safety at work sites.
6. Incident Investigation: Promptly investigate accidents or incidents and address them within contractually required timeframes.
7. Preventative Action: Implement corrective measures based on findings from risk assessments and incident investigations.
8. Training & Education: Organise health and safety training sessions, including fire risk assessments and emergency evacuation drills.
9. Safety Audits: Conduct safety audits throughout the organisation and take action to rectify issues discovered.
10. Vehicular Safety: Collaborate with Fleet Manager to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with road safety regulations.
11. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure tools and PPE meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
12. Toolbox Talks: Prepare and deliver regular toolbox talks to maintain high safety awareness.
13. Reporting: Complete detailed SHEQ reports for internal and client review on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
14. Disciplinary Actions: Participate in or lead disciplinary processes related to health and safety issues.
15. Return-to-Work Interviews: Conduct interviews with employees returning to work following an accident or illness.
16. Induction Programs: Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety induction sessions for new employees.
17. Training Compliance: Monitor and manage employee training to ensure staff meet required safety standards.
18. Quality Control: Maintain stringent quality control standards throughout the organisation.
19. Legislative Advice: Provide senior management with up-to-date advice on health and safety legislation.
20. Accident Reporting: Manage HSENI and HSA accident reporting and subsequent investigations.
21. Continuous Improvement: Drive ongoing improvements and work towards achieving key health and safety accreditations.
22. Employee Well-being: Work with HR to promote overall well-being of employees.
Requirements:
* At least 5 years of experience in a senior SHEQ role.
* Ideal experience in the electrical industry or health and safety role within this sector.
* Essential experience in Utilities, Infrastructure, or Building Services industries.
* Degree in a health and safety-related field.
* NEBOSH/IOSH certification is required.
* Train the Trainer certification and valid First Aid training are desirable.