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We are currently seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to join our team in the Cork area. As a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager you will be responsible for providing professional management of the Health & Safety (“H&S”) functions within Breedon Ireland, ensuring full legislative compliance through practical implementation, and improved standards throughout the company.
Job Responsibility:
Work as part of a team in the safe delivery of our company strategy, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture
Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions
Ensure compliance with all current legislation in relation to H&S in the workplace, and to provide updates on legislation and regulations, and their implementation, as appropriate
Coordinate the development and implementation of best practice procedures and policies to be used with the above H&S and Q&E management systems within the company
Coordinate the work of employees who may report, either temporarily or permanently, directly to the job holder
Assist with and implement H&S Procedures. Ensuring that new procedures and/or practices are developed to prevent the same or similar accidents
Advise on the implementation of H&S Systems within the region
Ensuring that Company H&S employees are carrying procedures in compliance with the relevant management systems – reporting any issues to the H&S Director and appropriate MD in a timely and appropriate fashion
Carry out in depth monthly audits, reporting on actions required to the MD, and reporting on progress to audit actions
To coordinate the preparation of information in relation to health and safety for external purposes
Ensuring all appointments are in place for Quarries, construction projects and employees
Obtaining and reviewing safety documentation from Clients, Suppliers and Subcontractors
Ensuring that subcontractors are made aware of the Company’s Plan and the requirement for project specific safety statements before appointment
Reviewing, revising and updating documentation in the light of subcontractors’ information, the progress of work, the receipt of new design information and the occurrence of incidents or accidents
Implementing the Plan and monitoring the compliance of employees and subcontractors against the Plan
Brings any safety, health or welfare issues to the attention of the Contract Manager, Quarry Manager for action prior to leaving site
Advises site management of the suitability and adequacy of safety and health provisions, safe working methods, safety of equipment and the validity of test certificates
Carrying out site inspections and generating reports
Liaising with external parties relating to H&S
Assign H&S duties and responsibilities to competent persons
Assist and lead team incident investigations overseeing the H&S team through reports and action tracking. Conduct incident/accident investigations and prepare reports for internal/external purposes
Review reports of reportable accidents and obtains necessary clarification or further details
Maintain relationships with Government agencies
Monitor emerging EHS legislation and ensure company is compliant
Chair Regional H&S and wellbeing meetings and assist in developing action plans and programmes for dealing with issues identified. Ensure that minutes are taken at these meetings and actions are circulated to all members and appropriate employees
To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function
Requirements:
Qualification in a relevant subject related to industrial health and safety management – preferably the NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety Management
At least 5 years management experience in similar compliance-based role
Demonstrate the investigation, planning and implementation of compliance systems, to desirably ISO45001
The ability to develop systems which meet the standards expected by external accreditation bodies, but which reflect the nature of the Company, and the practical implementation within the workplace
What we offer:
35 days per year annual leave (including bank holidays)
A tailored, competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Holiday buy scheme
Private medical insurance
1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
Make a Material Difference Awards
Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
Enhanced parental leave policy
Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways
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