Junior Health & Safety Advisor – Cork – Leading Electrical Contractor

• Location: Cork
• Type: Permanent
• Job #497
• Salary: €45,000.00

Your new company is a leading Electrical Contractor based in Co Cork, specializing in delivering projects within the electrical and instrumentation sector. With a strong track record and established relationships with several of Ireland’s tier one main contractors, they have successfully completed electrical packages worth between €1 and €10 million. Since their formation over 30 years ago, they have earned a reputation for delivering extremely high-quality installations and fostering long-term partnerships with our clients. They pride ourselves on the commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Junior Health & Safety Advisor to join their team in Cork. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our employees, subcontractors, and the general public, while maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and standards. As a Junior Health & Safety Advisor, you will support the existing health and safety initiatives and work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to promote a safe and collaborative work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager to develop their career in health and safety within the electrical and instrumentation sector.

Junior Health & Safety Advisor Skills:

• A degree or diploma in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH.
• 1-2 years of experience in a health and safety role within the construction or engineering industry, preferably with exposure to electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards, including Safe Pass and ATEX Hazardous Area Training Program.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and assess potential risks and hazards.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective training sessions and facilitate productive discussions on health and safety topics.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and software.

As a Junior Health & Safety Advisor:

• Assist the Health & Safety Manager in implementing and maintaining effective health and safety policies, procedures, and systems across all projects.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, risks, and non-compliance issues.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with health and safety regulations, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding health and safety matters, including training, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate measures.
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation, regulations, and industry standards, and ensure compliance across all projects.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage the reporting of hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of health and safety training programs.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation by providing health and safety input and reviewing subcontractor health and safety plans.

The Package:

Expected salary to be between €40000 & €45000 plus Health Insurance, Pension, Fuel Allowance/Vehicle & Company events.

How to apply:

Interviews are taking place this week so if you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353(0)15314345
 

The Breagh Team

Breagh Recruitment are the go to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with Construction jobs across the UK and Ireland, with an ethos based on flexibility, hard work and a bit of good old common sense. We live within these core values servicing our clients and candidates on a daily basis.

Key roles we recruit for include: Health & Safety managers, M&E project managers, construction managers, M&E site engineers, M&E quantity surveyors, civil engineers, site agents, estimators, buyers, bid managers and M&E site supervisors, across Ireland and the UK.