Health and Safety Advisor

Kilsaran requires an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their growing Health & Safety Team. This position reports directly to the Group Health & Safety Manager and will be closely aligned to the Regional H&S Manager to cover our Dublin Ready Mix Concrete Plants & Northeast elements of the business. The successful candidate will proactively manage health, safety, and welfare to ensure statutory compliance and best safe working practices at our site locations and further operations as required. The ideal candidate will possess an environmental qualification (i.e. NEBOSH), an auditor qualification (i.e. ISO 14001, 9001, 45001) and instructor/trainer qualifications (i.e. First Aid).  This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual seeking the next step in their career. Responsibilities:·       Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager and the Health & Safety Committee in the implementation of a positive health and safety culture within the business.·       Regularly review and update company Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures, health & safety policies, and Safety Statement for relevant locations. Communicate same to relevant personnel.·       Complete regular Plant inspections and audits, and report findings to the Health & Safety Manager, the Health & Safety committee, Plant & Site Supervisors.·       Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents, and near-misses promptly, and ensure any corrective actions are implemented without delay.·       Provide support and guidance to Plant & Site Supervisors for the completion of Safety Induction Training for new employees, sub-contractors, and ensure documentary evidence is maintained.·       Assist Health & Safety Manager and Supervisors with training needs e.g., Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheel, Plant Operators training, etc.·       Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements, and ensure mandatory training is reviewed and delivered on time.·       Liaise with Supervisors to ensure that only approved subcontractors are engaged in activities, and review subcontractor Safety Statements, Safety Compliance, and any other relevant documentation.·       Monitor legislative updates and ensure necessary changes are implemented.·       Liaise with the HSA and other statutory bodies, as necessary, and act upon recommendations for improvements.·       Proactively manage any breaches of health & safety policies and/or practices by employees, sub-contractors or the public, and where necessary report same through the appropriate channels.·       Set an example of safe behaviour and advise Supervisors and employees of their health & safety duties and responsibilities.Skills Required:·       Minimum of 3+ years’ experience working in a health & safety role.·       Third level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety is essential. Member of IOSH or equivalent.·       Previous experience in the Construction Industry and a manufacturing organisation is desirable.·       Demonstrated initiative and self-stater.·       Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.·       Instructor in Manual Handling, Working at Height and/or Abrasive wheels advantageous.·       Full clean driver’s license. What You Get:Kilsaran is an organization that believes that our people are our greatest strength, and our success is down to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team. As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team. The benefits on offer for this position are as follows:·       Competitive salary·       Company Vehicle/Laptop/Mobile·       Annual Bonus·       Twenty-one days annual leave·       Further training and educational opportunities Additional Benefits:·       Sick Pay·       Employee Assistance Programme·       Cycle-to-work scheme.·       Career progression opportunities·       Health Insurance·       Pension Hiring Process Upon Application:·       1st Round Interview (1st Round can be completed via MS Teams where necessary)·       2nd round interview process (face to face)·       Offer Letter to successful candidate!