Health and Safety Advisor Intern / Graduate South (Cork)

The Role 

The Health & Safety Internship has responsibility for assisting the Southern Region Manager in the implementation of the Health & Safety program.

The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:

• Ensure that any person who carries out construction work for or on behalf of Breedon, shall ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, that such work is performed in a manner which is safe and without risk to health and that it complies with all relevant statutory provisions.
• To ensure Breedon Group Ltd complies with the requirements of current safety legislation and approved codes of practice and guidance issued by the Health & Safety Authority.
• To ensure that all staff are provided with relevant information, instruction and training on safety, health, and welfare.
• Ensure that adequate consultation procedures exist with staff through regular safety meetings and discussions at regular intervals throughout the project.
• Consider and support when appropriate any representations on Health & Safety from staff or contractors.
• Ensure that contractors and visitors are made aware of and fully comply with the contractor policy and procedures.
• Ensure that all reportable accidents are notified to the Health & Safety Authority.
• Ensure that all statutory examinations as set out in the appropriate statutory legislation are carried out and records maintained.
• Ensure that all new equipment, substances, and systems of work are properly assessed for any potential risks prior to their introduction.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are recorded and investigated with corrective actions agreed.
• Co-ordinate and implement Health & Safety training programmes for staff.
• Maintain records of all safety training carried out for each staff member.
• Ensure that regular monitoring of the safety programme is carried incorporating safety audits and inspections within various departments.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Criteria:
 

• An appropriate third level qualification in Health and Safety is required or working towards qualification.
• Must hold a full Irish driving licence and be willing to travel to other company sites.
• You possess a good working knowledge of Health & Safety Law (Legal Requirements and ACoPs)
• You can assist to undertake site inspections and audits and to make appropriate recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• You have the ability to assist to conduct Risk Assessments and produce associated documentation.
• You have the ability to assist to investigate accidents and dangerous occurrences and compile appropriate records.
• Diploma in health and Safety - advantage

Key Skills:
 

• Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.
• Relationships - Taking action to establish and maintain good relationships with senior managers, operatives and subcontractor. Effective liaising with those outside the organization (e.g., peers, regulatory bodies, and clients) and/or influence to achieve objectives.
• Planning and organising - Establishes an appropriate course of action for self and others to achieve a goal. Can manage resources (people, material and support) to get things done.
• Adaptability - Responds to change whether procedural, legislative or organisationally driven.
• Analytical - Supports assumptions by drawing conclusions from facts and figures. Provides insight which contributes to decisions and solutions.
• Setting high standards of performance for self and others - Assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Teamwork – able to work as part of a team yet also independently without the need for close supervision.
• Resilience – enthusiastic, have the ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative. 

Job Benefits

• 35 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• 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
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme