HSE Officer (Maternity Cover)

at  Alternative Heat

DESCRIPTION

Alternative Heat specialises in the design, supply and installation of a wide range of Off-site Prefabricated solutions for the commercial M&E sectors throughout Ireland and UK. Through continuous investment within our teams, and our facilities, we have grown strongly over the years and established ourselves as a leader within the offsite pre-fabrication industry throughout Ireland and the UK.
We are looking to integrate a HSE Officer (Maternity Cover) temporary role, to provide general assistance and support to the Office, Stores, Site & Fabrication Teams, ensuring safe practice, & environmental compliance is being controlled in a safe and healthy environment. Liaising with Staff, Contractors, Clients & Partners ensuring the correct policies are being followed, including your attendance on any site H&S walks and daily briefs.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Proven HSE experience for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience of working in New Build and M&E construction environments.
• Experience of undertaking health and safety audits.
• Experience of lifting operations and associated hazards.
• Experience of creating RAMS for complex works.
• Knowledge of health and safety aspects, including legislation and technical standards.
• Accident and incident investigation experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, planning and communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to deal with clients & internal staff.
• Ability to influence change and challenge those who flaunt H&S rules and guidance.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiatives to achieve self and team targets.
• Ability to proactively deal with employees all levels across the company to come up with solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages I.e. word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook etc
• Ability to travel to other sites across the UK.
• Full UK Driving licence

• Provide HSE advice and support to Managers, supervisors, and colleagues for the entire company workforce, subcontracted labour, other site workers and members of the public.
• To develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement and continual improvement.
• To create & maintain safe systems of work (RAMS etc) and ensure these are being effectively applied.
• Maintain contractor onboarding and evaluation process.
• Plan, review and record Emergency preparedness across all sites across company locations
• To complete/maintain HSE Office, Site, Workshop & Equipment inspections & records.
• Driving continual improvement, including through Don’t Walk By Campaign.
• To complete incident investigations and identify and implement improvement measures.
• Become aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work.
• To attend necessary meetings as required.
• To undertake assigned work in a professional and efficient way, in compliance with current HSE legislation, regulatory requirements and the company’s Integrated Management Systems.
• To communicate, behave in a professional, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in all your dealings with colleagues, clients and customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your department and the Company, and you should behave accordingly.
• Deliver regular toolbox & induction talks.
• To maintain high standards of work within your department.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by Management.