Health And Safety Officer

Ayrton Group are seeking a Heath and Safety Officer to join our client, a leader in data centre solutions, at their facility in Dublin 12.

The HSO plays a key role in ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations and fostering a strong safety culture across all operations. They will support continuous improvement in safety performance and help protect employees, contractors, and the public from workplace hazards.

This is a contract role of 6 months with the potential for extension, commencing in late October/early November.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System.
• Ensuring that a record of statutory inspections is kept for all activities and plant equipment.
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
• Drafting and communicating Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Reviewing existing policies and measures and updating according to legislation.
• Inspecting premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
• Performing incident reporting and near misses and follow up actions, identifying root causes, and implementing changes to prevent reoccurrences.
• Reviewing subcontractor Safety Statements and Safety Compliance.
• Reviewing Safe Work Plans for the tasks on site.
• Managing Health & Safety paperwork on-site.
• Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees.
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new on-site employees and contractors.
• Attending whiteboard meetings, client meetings, and site walks.
• Delivering Toolbox Talks as required.

Key Experience:

• Recognised qualification in Health and Safety, or similar, is required.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or facilities management.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and other relevant safety standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.