Health and Safety Officer
Roadstone Limited is seeking applications for the position of Health and Safety Officer for it’s largest location in Belgard, Tallaght, Co. Dublin. This is a full-time permanent position, reporting to the H&S Manager, Southern Region.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by the changing role and the overall business objectives of the Company, as directed.
Roadstone is the leading provider of building materials to the construction sector in Ireland. We produce and supply a wide range of products including aggregates, concrete, blacktop, blocks, paving and agricultural lime to our valued customers nationwide. Roadstone is proud to be a part of CRH plc.
About the role
The key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to) the following:
Perform daily inspections and regular Life Saving Rules audits to monitor compliance with the company health and safety policy and CRH 16 Life Saving Rules.
Coach employees and contractors at the job site on risk evaluation and reduction.
Work with the team to drive awareness and improvement throughout the location in the areas of Health, Safety and Welfare.
Advise management on the actions needed to reduce the levels of occupational risk.
Document and enhance job specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) with the relevant teams.
Report all incidents to the appropriate location manager and the H&S Manager Southern Region.
Develop accident reduction and prevention programmes.
Enhance procedures for dealing with contractors coming on to the site.
Monitor completion of induction programmes and training for contractors & staff coming on site.
Continuously review Health & Safety Policy / Safety Statements and recommend revisions / amendments as appropriate.
Design and deliver Toolbox Talks.
Participate in and ensure that an effective consultation mechanism is maintained within the location for health and safety.
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
Please note: This is a site focused role. The candidate should be self motivated, highly committed and enthusiastic.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a cross-functional work force is essential
Degree level qualification with a diploma or equivalent in Health and Safety.
Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in a construction or an industrial or similar environment.
Knowledge of industrial processes and systems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong IT skills.
Knowledge of ISO 45001 an advantage.
Benefits of Working with Roadstone Ltd are as follows:
Competitive salary
Company Vehicle
Employer Pension contribution
Access to Share Participation Scheme after 12 months Service
22 days annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised canteen on site
Bike-to-Work Scheme
Free Parking
What you will need
Required criteria
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Highly Motivated
Roadstone
Roadstone’s nationwide business includes the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of construction products including ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and macadam, mortar and plaster, concrete blocks and masonry, paving products, roof tiles and agricultural lime. We also provide an asphalt contracting service for commercial, domestic and local authority road projects. Our business leaders include internally developed operational managers, highly qualified professionals and owner-entrepreneurs who join the organisation as a result of acquisitions. The sustained expansion of CRH as a group, since its foundation in 1970, has created a wide range of career opportunities for ambitious and talented people throughout the world. Our decentralised structure and entrepreneurial environment is particularly suited to attracting, motivating and retaining talented, committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified people.
Our company is committed to leadership and skills development at all levels of the organisation, encouraging and supporting the continuous professional development of its employees to achieve their potential. Our development philosophy involves leveraging challenging work assignments with targeted coaching and mentoring, augmented by formal training and education. Our Success is built on your Success Roadstone offers exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented, dedicated people. There’s no single type of person who succeeds in Roadstone. We are looking for people who have a passion for excellence and achieving results. You’ll need the ability to challenge and influence others, along with the capacity to adapt to new and different situations. The ability to build strong and effective relationships and to inspire and motivate others.