Health and Safety Junior

Job title:

Health and Safety Junior

Company

Optimize Recruitment

Job description

Health and Safety JuniorMonday-Friday, Onsite RoleOptimize Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading manufacturing company in Ireland to recruit a Junior Health and Safety to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to kickstart their career in a dynamic, supportive, and career-focused environment.Reporting directly to the Health and Safety Manager, you will play an integral role within a tight-knit team, contributing to key health and safety initiatives at their on-site location in Kildare. This on-site role eliminates the need for travel, allowing you to enjoy a healthy work-life balance while advancing your career.The position offers a fantastic platform for professional growth, providing hands-on experience and mentorship in all aspects of health and safety within a thriving manufacturing environment.With the guidance of the Senior Health and Safety Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Foster a strong workplace health and safety culture by managing and monitoring a near-miss and hazard reporting system, ensuring ongoing communication with managers, safety representatives, and employees.
• Regularly conduct business safety inspections, prepare reports, implement corrective and preventive actions, and collaborate with key departments to address identified issues.
• Identify and schedule mandatory and ongoing safety training, ensuring timely delivery. Create and share health and safety materials, such as toolbox talks and safety alerts, to drive continuous improvement. Maintain training records and matrices to ensure accurate documentation.
• Oversee emergency preparedness for the site, including fire safety, chemical safety, and work-related vehicle procedures.
• Investigate, document, and report accidents, incidents, and near-misses promptly, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions
• Regularly review and update Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures, and the Safety Statement.
• Support the Contractor Management Program by training contractor managers on requirements, updating and auditing approved contractors and their activities, and reviewing safety documentation for compliance with site and legal standards.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure a high standard of health and safety throughout the site.

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

• Health and Safety Honours Degree.
• College / Work Placement Experience (Advantageous)
• Strong communication skills with excellent proactive attitude
• Eager to Learn and Develop.

Benefits Scheme

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Staff Support Initiative
• Long Service Programme
• Discounted coverage for health, life, travel, and vehicle insurance
• Wellness Programme
• Death in Service
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work Scheme

Job Ref Number: OR-12933www.optimizerecruitment.ie#ORjobsFor additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ieAll applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Expected salary

Location

Naas, Co Kildare

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:20:53 GMT

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