We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join a rapidly expanding business based in the South East of Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where Health & Safety will play a key role in its continued success. The position has been newly created in response to significant business growth, with the company currently employing 55 people and anticipating expansion to approximately 80 employees by the end of the year.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, implementing best practice and developing robust Health & Safety procedures within a growing organisation.
The Role
Working closely with the Electrical Manager and Roofing Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing Health & Safety standards across a busy installation operation, covering both commercial and residential projects.
With approximately seven installations taking place each day (35 per week), this is a hands-on role involving regular site visits, risk assessments, compliance inspections and employee training.
You will play a key role in ensuring that all employees operate safely, particularly when working at heights and in challenging weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe working practices.
- Conduct site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for installations.
- Carry out regular site inspections, compliance checks and safety audits.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance on working at heights, adverse weather conditions and other high-risk activities.
- Monitor and inspect safety equipment, ensuring harnesses, ropes, tools and other equipment meet required safety standards.
- Ensure appropriate inspection, maintenance and sign-off procedures are in place for working-at-height equipment.
- Deliver and coordinate employee training, including Safe Pass, Manual Handling and Working at Heights.
- Carry out regular spot checks to ensure employees are following safe working procedures and wearing appropriate PPE.
- Review job-specific equipment requirements to ensure the correct tools and safety equipment are available for every installation.
- Work closely with operational management to identify potential risks and continuously improve safety standards.
- Support the development of a strong Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is confident, practical and capable of working independently while building strong relationships across the business.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety Officer or similar role.
- A recognised Health & Safety qualification.
- A strong understanding of Irish Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting Risk Assessments and site inspections.
- Knowledge of working at heights, fall protection systems and safe systems of work.
- Experience delivering or coordinating employee Health & Safety training.
- The confidence to advise management and make informed decisions on safety matters.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to influence and improve safety behaviours.
- Experience within construction, roofing, electrical installation or a related industry would be highly advantageous.