Health & Safety Officer - Ireland

Job Summary

As Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for promoting and enforcing a culture of safety across EirTrade’s premises. You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing effective policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and providing guidance to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work processes and procedures to identify unsafe practices or breach of safety regulation
• Conduct equipment inspections to ensure they are correctly installed and operational
• Facilitate and schedule repairs of unsafe or damaged equipment
• Organise safety training to educate company staff on necessary safety principles
• Develop, document and implement safety procedures and policies for all areas
• Carry out investigations to identify the root cause of an incident or other unsafe conditions on a work site
• Oversee the placement and setup of safety signs to warn of potential hazards
• Take full ownership of the H+S documentation sitewide
• Prepare and present to company management periodic reports of safety operation
• Collaborate with law enforcement agents and investigators to address cases of workplace accident
• Proffer recommendations on safety topics such as proper waste disposal, fire regulations, and noise
• Conduct risk assessments to identify work areas with high risk of operational hazards
• Review company operational processes to ensure they are in line with external safety legislations
• Attend occupational safety and health seminars to update job knowledge and enhance skills
•  Conduct regular formal site audits
• Organise and support necessary permits, licenses, or permissions in compliance with health and safety legislative requirements
• Focus on the 3 EirTrade Performance Pillars to be maintained throughout the year.
• Provide timely reports and metrics on all relevant H+S recommendations, updates and findings

What we are looking for:

• Third level recognised qualification in Health & Safety or related – Level 8
• Full EU driving license and flexibility to travel between sites and office
• Extensive knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation
• Previous experience working in this type of role in the aviation sector preferable
• Experience with Environmental is preferred
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with an ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail

What you will get in return:

• A competitive base salary pro rata (commensurate with experience)
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym/health club membership
• Tax saver travel ticket
• Bike to work scheme
• Death in service benefit
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development