EHS Officer

Location Ireland
Discipline: Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Negotiable DOE
Contact name: Marie Clear

Contact email: mclear@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5503
Published: about 8 hours ago
Startdate: 2025-11-03
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven EHS Officer to join our client’s growing team based in Limerick. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EHS Officer to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct weekly site safety audits and report findings.
  • Advise site management on Health & Safety regulations.
  • Coordinate and deliver safety training for site staff.
  • Report daily to the Contracts Manager and as needed to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager.
  • Perform risk assessments and assist in developing method statements.
  • Hold weekly safety meetings with subcontractors to ensure coordinated and safe activities.
  • Monitor health and safety compliance, stopping unsafe operations if necessary.
  • Assist in maintaining the safety management system and legislative compliance.
  • Keep safety files up to date, ensuring all subcontractor documentation is reviewed and current.
  • Implement daily Safe Plan of Action (SPA) forms.
  • Conduct employee inductions and ongoing safety training (e.g., Safe Pass, manual handling).
  • Attend site management meetings to address safety issues.
  • Deliver weekly Safety Focus (Toolbox) Talks and maintain attendance records.
  • Record, investigate, and report accidents/near misses.
  • Compile monthly safety reports for management.
  • Advise on and update safe work systems and company safety documentation as needed.
 
Skills & Qualifications:
 
  • Recognised EHS Degree or Diploma.
  • 3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Previous main construction experience is preferred.
  • Ability to prioritise work requirements and handle multiple tasks.
  • IT Skills - MS Office packages and database experience.
  • Must work well within a team and be able to communicate with others.
 
 
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