Health & Safety Lead

Ayrton Group

Co Limerick
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Ayrton Group have an immediate requirement for an on-site Health and Safety Lead working with our client, a large Engineering group, on a construction project in the Limerick area. This is a contract position of a minimum of 9 months with the potential for extension. Key Responsibilities: - Management of Safety Management System on-site. - Management of all Health and Safety employees. - Overseeing all subcontractors on-site. - Supervising regular site audits/inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance to Company and Client procedures/rules. - Coordination of weekly Health and Safety meetings. - Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.). - Reviewing existing policies and measures and updating according to legislation. - Assisting in the initiation and organization of Health and Safety training of employees and executives. - Inspecting premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment). - Managing, developing, and maintaining incident reporting and near misses and follow up actions, identifying root causes, and implementing changes to prevent reoccurrences. - Preparing/reviewing reports on occurrences and providing statistical information to upper management. - Weekly/monthly reporting to client and site management. Key Requirements: - 3+ years' work experience in Health and Safety required. - Previous experience in a Lead Safety position is required. - Minimum of a recognised Diploma in Health and Safety. - Safe Pass and Manual Handling required. - Experience in Construction and Mechanical & Electrical works is required. - Confidence to lead and manage a team. - Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative. - Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. - You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.

Sector:

Career Level

Managerial

Candidate Requirements Essential
3 Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree) OR Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety Desirable
Administration, Communications, Engineering, Interpersonal Skills Decision Making, Leadership, Management, Working on own Initiative health safety, construction safety, risk assessment, method statement, site inspections, site audits, document management, communication

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