Health and Safety Administrator

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

Contact email: mclear@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5585
Published: about 1 hour ago
Startdate: 2025-11-28
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Health and Safety Administrator to join our client’s growing team based in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Administrator to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
 
Responsibilities:
 
  • Coordinate HSE activities in accordance with business management systems and current best practices, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Plan and coordinate verification audits and certification activities with HSE organizations and accreditation bodies.
  • Manage statutory notifications, including new project notifications and reporting of unplanned events.
  • Administer HSE Management App, overseeing corrective actions, unplanned event reports, and related functions.
  • Maintain HSE document control systems and provide support to project-based teams where required.
  • Liaise with the wider HSE team to ensure reports are completed, actions are closed promptly, and key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently achieved.
  • Produce high-quality monthly HSE reports and performance summaries.
  • Manage business HSE KPIs and compile associated performance data and reports.
  • Support the maintenance and continual improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management System accreditations.
  • Lead the submission process for external HSE awards, promoting national recognition of the company’s safety performance.
  • Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records and filing systems.
  • Participate in team and business meetings as required.
  • Update and maintain company documentation, policies, and procedures in line with current legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Engage fully in learning and development activities as directed by line management.
  • Prepare correspondence, documents, reports, and presentations to specification using a variety of media.
  • Report directly to the Company HSE Manager and the HSE Operations Director.
  • Participate in company performance appraisals and contribute to continuous improvement across individual, team, and organizational performance.
  • Undertake purchasing and financial administration duties as required, including processing invoices, requisitioning office supplies and equipment, and tracking costs.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assist with the preparation of tender submissions.
 
 
 Requirements:
  • Strong administrative skills, ideally gained within an office environment in the construction industry (preferred but not essential).
  • Previous administrative experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental functions (desired but not essential).
  • Competence in operating standard office equipment and IT systems (e.g., computers, telephones, printers, copiers).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Prior experience in the construction sector is advantageous.
  • Demonstrates initiative and a proactive, self-starting approach.
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to follow and understand established processes and standard procedures.
  • Skilled in accurate data entry and transcription from forms to databases.
  • Effective communicator, able to take direction, collaborate with others, and provide feedback where required.
 
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