Health & Safety Lead

JWR Employment Specialists are delighted to be working with a large construction company Co. Mayo to recruit a Health & Safety Lead.

This would be a great opportunity for the right candidate to build on their existing experience within a growing construction company. The company is currently working on large projects in a number of sectors including Data Centres, Pharmaceuticals and Commercial. The role will be based in the company’s head office in Mayo.

Duties:

• Oversee H&S team working on site for large projects across Mayo, Cork and Dublin
• Provide advice, guidance, instruction and training in all H&S matters to management, safety representatives and employees
• Provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day H&S requirements
• Participate in meetings, report on H&S risks, trends and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvements.
• In conjunction with the H&S Officers and site teams prepare safety plans, RAMS, permits, site audits, managing safety training, plant certification and assisting with SPA’s.
• Ensure ISO standards are implemented and maintained

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Relevant 3rd Level Health & Safety Qualification
• 4 years post qualification experience and must be familiar dealing with Main Clients Representatives, Contractors, Sub contractors, and direct employees. 
• The candidate must be computer literate, with working knowledge of pdf mark-up software, PowerPoint/Word, email and web document portals. 
• Good reporting skills are required
• You must be disciplined and organised
• Strong IT skills

Benefits for Employees

• Employee Assistance program for all employees (24/7 Confidential Support) providing assistance with Mental Health/ Family Life/Budgeting/Legal Information. This program also gives access to a Health Portal providing Webinars/Nutritional Advice/ Fitness Advice & Health Checks.
• Competitive Salary for the best candidate depending on experience.
• Yearly Team building events.
• Continuous Professional Development.