Ayrton Group are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join us on an ongoing project with a large utilities provider. This role will be based predominantly in the Midlands region with a focus on Co. Offaly and Co. Laois.
This is a hybrid role involving site visits along with working from the client office and home office. The H&S Advisor can be based out of either the Mullingar or Kilkenny client office.
This is an initial contract of 7 months with the potential for extension.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant third level qualification – minimum Diploma in Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar position.
• Previous experience on Utilities projects is required.
• Varied experience in other sectors such as Construction would be beneficial.
• Strong IT experience essential, particularly the use of Sharepoint and Microsoft packages, in particular Excel and Visio.
• Previous experience in report writing and collation of information for KPI’s, safety metrics, presentations etc.
• Previous experience in working with all elements of a Safety Management System and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, ISO 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks, work with schedules, and manage resources while remaining focused on main goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.
• Full driver’s license required.

• Primary function of this position will be assisting with the role out of the Safety Management System.
• Communicate with a variety of groups including Local Authorities and contractors regarding the SMS.
• Conduct site visits weekly to a variety of workplaces across the Offaly and Laois region.
• Documentation Management, including version control, change management and controlled distribution.
• Review existing processes around communication of risk.
• Develop and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Assist in the collation and preparation of monthly reports and KPIs.
• Provide reports on output and with relevant information for reporting up the line.
• Provide support in the delivery of other related HSQE projects.
• Provide support and advice to internal stakeholders in the preparation of risk assessments.
• Set high standards, by encouraging others to embed a HSQE culture.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time.