Job Advertisement: Health and Safety Officer / Manager – Construction Company Position: Health and Safety Officer / Manager
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
About Your New Employer
Sigmar Recruitment are thrilled to be working alongside a leading mechanical company based in Galway but working out of Limerick.
With a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects their main focus is on creating a safe working environment for the team, partners, and stakeholders.
As they continue to grow, they are looking for a dedicated and skilled Health and Safety Officer to join our team and contribute to maintaining and improving the safety standards across projects in and around the Limerick, Cork and West of Ireland.
About Your New Role as a Health and Safety Officer:
As the Health and Safety Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees and contractors on construction sites.
You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation, and promoting a culture of safety across all operations with the following main duties below:
Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation and company standards.Conduct regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with site safety regulations.Ensure that all health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements, is maintained and up to date.Provide health and safety training and inductions to new employees, subcontractors, and site personnel.Investigate accidents and near-misses, preparing reports and recommending corrective actions.Monitor and evaluate health and safety performance, preparing reports for senior management.Ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures across all construction sites.Liaise with external regulatory bodies and ensure the company meets all legal requirements.What Skills You Need: A relevant Health and Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).Proven 2 years experience in a Health and Safety Officer role ideally within the construction industry.Strong knowledge of construction site safety regulations and procedures.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage with all levels of staff.Proficiency in risk assessment, incident investigation, and accident reporting.A proactive approach to identifying and addressing health and safety issues.Full driving license and the ability to travel to various construction sites across Limerick and beyond.What's On Offer: Competitive salary with benefits.A chance to work with one of the leading construction companies within IrelandCareer progression opportunities within a growing company.A collaborative and supportive team environment.The chance to make a real difference in the safety culture of the company.Whats Next: If you are passionate about ensuring the health and safety of others and want to contribute to the success of a respected mechanical company in Limerick, we would love to hear from you!
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