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Safety Officer

  • Location: Belfast
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Advanced Facilities
  • Contact: Steven Garland
  • Contact Email: Steven.Garland@nrl.ie
  • Contact Phone: +353 (87) 662 4838
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 23 October 2021
  • Job Ref: 1037773
NRL are looking to speak with a Safety Officer for a permanent position with a Tier 1 contractor in Ireland. This contractor is one of Ireland’s largest building and Civils companies with projects in Dublin and Belfast.

 

Role Responsibilities:
  • Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System
  • Ensuring that a record of statutory inspections is kept for all activities and plant equipment
  • Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority and conducting inspector site visits as required
  • Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new on-site employees and contractors 
  • Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees
  • Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contract charges, training, purchases, etc.
  • Organising and chairing site Safety Meetings 
  • Reviewing sub-contractors' Safety Statements and Safety Compliance
  • Assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements
  • Maintaining and communicating site Emergency Plans
  • Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping Group Safety Manager updated
  • Ensuring First Aiders are available and that all necessary supplies and certificates are maintained 
  • Collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File in preparation for handover to the Client 
Role Requirements:
  • Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential
  • Previous on site Safety Officer experience, ideally in construction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in the construction industry
 

What’s in it for you:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Full time, permanent position