HSE Officer

Alternative Heat specialises in the design, supply and installation of a wide range of Off-site Prefabricated solutions for the commercial M&E sectors throughout Ireland and UK. Through continuous investment within our teams, and our facilities, we have grown strongly over the years and established ourselves as a leader within the offsite pre-fabrication industry throughout Ireland and the UK.  Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a HSE Officer to provide general assistance and support to the Office, Site & Fabrication Teams, ensuring safe practice, & environmental compliance is all being controlled in a safe and healthy environment. Liaising with Staff, Principal Contractors, Clients & partners ensuring the correct policies are being followed, including your attendance on any site H&S walks and daily briefs.  Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice and support to Managers, supervisors, and colleagues for the entire company workforce, subcontracted labour, other site workers and members of the public.
• To develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement and continual improvement.
• To create & maintain safe systems of work (RAMS etc) and ensure these are being effectively applied. Driving continual improvement. 
• To complete/maintain HSE Site, Workshop & Equipment inspections & records. 
• To complete incident investigations and identify and implement improvement measures.
• Become aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work.
• To attend necessary meetings as required.
• To undertake assigned work in a professional and efficient way, in compliance with current HSE legislation, regulatory requirements and the company’s Integrated Management Systems.
• To communicate in a professional, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in all your dealings with clients and customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your department and the Company, and you should behave accordingly.
• To behave in a professional manner and always cooperate with all other members of staff.
• Deliver regular toolbox & induction talks.
• Plan, review and record Emergency preparedness across all sites across company locations 
• To maintain high standards of work within your department.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by Management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety. 
• Proven HSE experience for a minimum of 5 years. 
• Experience of working in New Build and M&E construction environments. 
• Experience of undertaking health and safety audits.
• Experience of lifting operations and associated hazards. 
• Experience of creating RAMS for complex works.
• Knowledge of health and safety aspects, including legislation and technical standards.
• Accident and incident investigation experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, planning and communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to deal with clients & internal staff. 
• Ability to influence change and challenge those who flaunt H&S rules and guidance. 
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiatives to achieve self and team targets.
• Ability to proactively deal with employees all levels across the company to come up with solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages I.e. word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook etc 
• Ability to travel to other sites across the UK.
• Full Driving License

Desired Criteria: 

• Chartered membership of IOSH or working towards it.
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards it.
• ISO Knowledge (4500, 14001)
• Appointed person Qualification

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Friendly and supportive working environment