Health and Safety Officer

at  Kane Group Building Services Ltd

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
We’re an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.
We are actively seeking a Health & safety Officer to join the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety
• CSR / CSCS Card

Desirable

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety
• First Aid at work
• Mental Health First Aid
• Train the trainer

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Experience of working under OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety Management System

Desirable

• 3+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety Officers Role
• Experience in working under accreditation bodies such as Achilles, CHAS, SMAS & Constructionline
• Experience working as a health & safety officer within Mechanical or Electrical disciplines.
• Familiar with considerate constructors scheme

ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Calm and decisive under pressure
• Perseverance and tenacity to resolve the health & safety challenges that arise within the construction industry
• Ability to manage and multi task multiple issues to successful conclusion
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Willingness to develop Health & Safety knowledge
• Proficient in communication through the written word and presenting to senior management / main contractors in both written and oral formats

• Working under and reporting to Kane Group Health & Safety Manager
• Carrying out health & safety site audits on large construction sites and writing up reports
• Carrying out health & safety site inspections
• Producing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for predominantly Mechanical & Electrical works but also general building works
• Chairing H&S Meetings with site teams and subcontractors etc.
• Reviewing subcontractor Method Statements & Risk Assessments
• Completing Pre-Qualification Questionnaires for tenders
• Reviewing competency of site operatives and subcontractors
• Carrying out Toolbox Talks with site operatives
• Take part in audits carried out by external auditing bodies
• Carrying out in-house training such as Manual Handing, Abrasive Wheels & Face Fit Testing
• Attending health & safety site meetings as required
• Carrying out accident investigations and produce reports
• Liaising with local authorities and statutory bodies such as HSE as required
• Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position