Junior Health and Safety Officer - Clare - Construction projects

County Clare, Ireland
€35000 p.a.
Health and Safety
Posted 48 minutes ago
Job title: Junior Health & Safety Officer – Civil & Building Projects
Location: Ennis, Co Clare
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor
Package: €35,000 to €50,000 vehicle, fuel card and package



The Company

A well-established Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the West of Ireland is seeking a Junior Health & Safety Officer to join its growing team.

Based from the company's office in Co Clare, you will travel to active construction sites throughout Clare, Galway, Limerick and the wider western region. With a strong pipeline of secured work in Co Clare, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a contractor that values safety, quality and professional development.


The Role: Junior Health & Safety Officer

Reporting to the Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will support the implementation of the company's health and safety management systems across a variety of construction projects.

This role offers excellent exposure to live construction environments while working closely with experienced site management teams. It is ideally suited to someone looking to develop a long-term career in construction health and safety with an established main contractor.


Must Have Requirements
  • Must have a qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
  • Experience within construction, whether through placement, internship or a junior Health & Safety role
  • Full clean driving licence is required
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to travel regularly to construction sites across the West of Ireland

Preferred Experience
  • Safe Pass and relevant health and safety certifications
  • Knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation
  • Experience carrying out site inspections or safety audits is beneficial

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with regular site inspections and safety audits across multiple construction projects
  • Support site teams in maintaining compliance with company procedures and current legislation
  • Help investigate incidents, near misses and implement corrective actions where required
  • Assist in preparing risk assessments, method statements and safety documentation
  • Deliver site inductions and support toolbox talks
  • Maintain accurate health and safety records and reports
  • Work closely with site management to promote a positive safety culture
  • Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained across all sites

About You

You are looking to establish your career as a Junior Health & Safety Officer within the construction industry. You enjoy working on site, communicating with people and helping create safe working environments. You are organised, proactive and keen to learn from experienced professionals while developing your technical knowledge.


What's on Offer

Salary: €35,000 to €50,000 DOE


Benefits:

  • Company vehicle
  • Fuel card
  • Pension
  • Ongoing training and CPD
  • Excellent mentoring from experienced Health & Safety professionals
  • Long-term project pipeline throughout Co Clare and the West of Ireland
  • Genuine career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Irish main contractor with a secure workload throughout Co Clare and the wider western region. You'll gain hands-on experience across a range of construction projects while receiving the support needed to develop into a successful Health & Safety professional.

The company has built a strong reputation for staff retention and offers genuine long-term career progression, making it an ideal move for someone looking to grow their career in construction health and safety.


How to Apply

Call Eoghan on 015314345 or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Health & Safety Officers, EHS Advisors and construction professionals for main contractors throughout Ireland. We work closely with leading contractors delivering residential, commercial, civil engineering and industrial projects and understand what employers are looking for in Junior Health & Safety professionals seeking long-term career development.


Related roles:
Junior Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Graduate, EHS Officer, Junior EHS Advisor, Construction Safety Officer.

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