Health & Safety Officer - County Sligo

Health & Safety Officer - County Sligo.

This is a permanent part-time position (20 hours per week, across 5 days a week).

Core Responsibilities:
• Liaise with staff to ensure compliance with current H&S statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Management of H&S documentation, including training records, machinery certification, and other statutory H&S records.
• Scanning/Filing of H&S documentation.
• Attend Health & Safety meetings.
• Delivering on continual improvement on current safety practices.
• Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
• Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and company management. Strict follow-up is required to ensure that corrective actions are dealt with immediately.
• Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay.
• Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment required for all employees.
• Complete risk assessments on equipment.
• Conduct biannual site evacuation drills.
• Organise training where required – First aid/Manual handling/fire warden etc.

Interested applicants should have:
• A relevant Health & Safety qualification or degree.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, standards and Best Practice.
• Willingness to show initiative and drive in addition to being a team player.
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Must be IT Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
• Confident, proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.