Health and Safety Advisor

Kilsaran Precast require an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their growing H+S Team. This position reports directly to the Precast Division H+S Manager.

Kilsaran Precast is a high-performance, bespoke business that offers a full-service solution from design and manufacture through to installation, with fully automated state-of-the-art plants located in Kildare and Galway. The role will give the successful candidate great exposure to all aspects of Health & Safety and is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career. The role will develop over time and would suit an ambitious, hard-working individual who wishes to progress their career in a dynamic environment and can adapt in a fast-paced environment.

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 general 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-starter.
• 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
• Twenty-one days annual leave
• Further training and educational opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Career progression opportunities

Hiring Process Upon Application:

• Telephone Screening
• 2 round interview process (1st Round can be completed via MS Teams where necessary)
• Offer Letter to Successful candidate