- Job Reference: RAHSO110526
- Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
- Salary: c£35,000 + package
- Location: Newry, Northern Ireland
Health and Safety Officer
Are you looking for a Health and Safety Officer role? Interested in working for a leading Construction Company?
VANRATH are recruiting a Health and Safety Officer to work for a leading Main Contractor, based in Newry, Northern Ireland. The role will be focused on projects within the Education, Social Housing and Water sectors.
Remuneration:
c£35,000 + package
About The Role:
This is a great opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer to join a leading Main Contractor that continues to grow and expand due to their success. Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the Health and Safety Officer will collaborate with the operational teams in a fast-paced construction environment whilst working on their own initiative.
The role is office based with site visits across Northern Ireland. Hours are 9am to 5pm working 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Health and Safety Manager in the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) systems
- Liaison with the Health and Safety Manager assisting with the generation and maintenance of quality documentation
- Supporting the reporting, investigation and documentation of incidents, near misses and non-conformances
- Overseeing health and safety training compliance and coordination across the organisation
- Undertaking site inspections, audits and supporting the completion and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Supporting internal auditing processes and ISO management systems )
- Assisting with compliance monitoring and ensuring standards are maintained across projects
- Coordinating health and safety training and competency requirements across the business
- Working closely with operational teams to promote safe systems of work and positive safety culture
- Supporting the development and delivery of health and safety initiatives and campaigns across the business
- Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures at all times
- Promote and support safe working practices across all sites
- Identify and report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions in a timely manner
- Support the implementation and adherence to risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Ensure all relevant risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are understood, signed and followed
- Follow safe manual handling practices in line with company procedures
The Ideal Person:
- NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent Health and Safety qualification
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in the Construction Industry or similar environment in a Health & Safety role
- Working knowledge of Quality Assurance within the construction industry
- Understanding of safe systems of work within construction environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams)
- Strong Knowledge of Legislation in relation to Health & Safety
- Working experience of auditing / operating ISO (HA1) accreditation system
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Be proactive and willing to learn and develop
- Have good organisational and communication skills
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Have a positive and practical approach to problem solving
- Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion
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Skills:
Health and Safety Officer Health and Safety HSE Safety Officer NEBOSH
Benefits:
+ package
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