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H&S Specialist

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Naas

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Health & Safety Specialist

Based in Greater Dublin / Kildare areas, regional Travel

Wholesale / Distribution business

Job Overview

Delighted to partner with this leading group of Irish Wholesale & Distribution businesses, who are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Safety Specialist.
Working closely with the Senior H&S Manager, The H&S Specialist will be a trusted advisor for Business Unit(s) working closely with Branch Managers and Area Managers and their peer group to develop and implement a culture and system for health and safety that will deliver sector leading performance in this area. 
Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the development of Group Safety Management system building specific responses and solutions to H&S risks in their business unit(s).
Supporting the Senior H&S Manager / H&S Manager on Business unit initiatives, ensuring H&S is considered appropriately.
In conjunction with Branch / Region colleagues, investigate H&S incidents, produce the incident report and ensure lessons learned and corrective actions are implemented.
Support the Senior Manager in analysing H&S performance in the business unit, highlighting root causes and solutions.
To challenge and escalate, where appropriate and act as the conscience of the business.
To champion health & safety as a core business value, embedding into operational routines, meetings and priorities throughout their business unit.
To deliver H&S training courses and ongoing coaching, to Branch / Region colleagues.
Conduct H&S monitoring visits / audits, collate results and ensure common themes / areas of weakness are addressed. 
Education, Experience & Competencies:

Preferably 2 year's relevant H&S experience preferably within the Warehousing/Distribution/Retail sectors
Relevant NEBOSH / General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
Preferably a member of the Institution of Occupation Safety and Health (IOSH) (TechIOSH minimum)
Experience of working within a H&S team supporting change and improvement.
Understanding the commercial objectives of a business and can take a risk-based approach to H&S.
Experience of working in a multi-site, fast moving environment.
Vacancy Reference: PR/(phone number removed)

Vacancy Owner: Jamie Harper | (url removed) | (+(Apply online only) | (+44) (phone number removed)

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