Junior EHS Advisor

Position Overview

We are looking for a Junior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team at the Cork site. This role is ideal for candidates holding a relevant diploma seeking to build their career with a leading contractor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute the company's health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems on the site.
• Support site management by advising on Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Safe Plans of Action.
• Offer guidance and training on all health and safety topics to employees and management alike.
• Conduct Health and Safety induction sessions for new hires and subcontractors on-site.
• Oversee inspections of all equipment to ensure compliance with statutory and internal standards, including scheduled testing.
• Carry out frequent inspections and audits of the site and report findings to both site and senior management.
• Manage accident reporting, documentation, investigations, and communication with clients and the EHS manager; ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Ensure workforce competency by monitoring completion of essential training such as Manual Handling, Working at Height, and Abrasive Wheel training.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a diploma in Health and Safety.
• Have at least one year of experience in an EHS capacity.
• Capable of working independently with strong motivation.
• Hold a valid, clean driving license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.
• Effective communicator with confidence and strong interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Skilled in preparing thorough reports and documentation.
• Advanced user of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Team-oriented, with strong capability to foster productive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Hardworking and efficient under pressure in a fast-paced, schedule-driven project setting.

Additional Benefits

• Standard 39-hour workweek.
• Access to a company pension scheme.
• 21 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure.
• 24/7 access to a digital doctor service.
• Life assurance and income protection coverage.
• Employee assistance programs for wellbeing support.
• Regular employee reviews and opportunities for professional growth.
• Financial assistance for tuition and educational development.
• Attractive referral scheme for recommending new hires.
• Participation in sports and social clubs.
• Recognition through service awards.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates during the interview process.

How to Engage

If you wish to explore employment opportunities with us but are uncertain if this role matches your skills, please submit a speculative CV for consideration.