SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager
Location: Monaghan
Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 per year
Benefits: Pension Contributions, Death in Service Benefit, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Events

Our client, a leading electrical contracting firm in the region, is looking for a SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Manager to join their expanding team. With a team of over 200 skilled employees, this company has built a reputation for operational excellence and a commitment to sustainability. Established over three decades ago, they continue to grow, securing contracts with some of the most prestigious organisations across Northern Ireland and Ireland. This role presents an excellent opportunity to further your career with a dynamic and successful business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Policy Development: Regularly update and enforce health and safety policies to strengthen the company's safety culture.
• Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for all health and safety matters with clients.
• Standards Implementation: Lead the adoption of industry-leading health and safety practices across the company.
• Guidance & Support: Provide expert advice to line managers and site supervisors on safety procedures, legislation, and policies, particularly concerning lone workers.
• Risk Assessments: Create and distribute risk assessments and method statements to ensure safety at all work sites.
• Incident Investigation: Promptly investigate any accidents or incidents and ensure they are addressed within contractually required timeframes.
• Preventative Action: Implement corrective measures based on findings from risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Training & Education: Organise and conduct health and safety training sessions, including fire risk assessments and emergency evacuation drills.
• Safety Audits: Conduct safety audits throughout the organisation and take action to rectify any issues discovered.
• Vehicle Safety: Collaborate with the Fleet Manager to ensure the safety of vehicles and compliance with road safety regulations.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all tools and PPE meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Toolbox Talks: Prepare and deliver regular toolbox talks to maintain high safety awareness.
• Reporting: Complete detailed SHEQ reports for internal and client review on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Disciplinary Actions: Participate in or lead disciplinary processes related to health and safety issues.
• Return-to-Work Interviews: Conduct interviews with employees returning to work following an accident or illness.
• Induction Programs: Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety induction sessions for new employees.
• Training Compliance: Monitor and manage employee training to ensure all staff meet required safety standards.
• Quality Control: Maintain stringent quality control standards throughout the organisation.
• Legislative Advice: Provide senior management with up-to-date advice on health and safety legislation.
• Accident Reporting: Manage HSENI and HSA accident reporting and subsequent investigations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive ongoing improvements and work towards achieving key health and safety accreditations.
• Employee Well-being: Work with HR to promote the overall well-being of employees.

What You'll Need:

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior SHEQ role.
• Ideally, experience in the electrical industry or a health and safety role within this sector.
• Essential experience in Utilities, Infrastructure, or Building Services industries.
• A degree in a health and safety-related field.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certification is required.
• Train the Trainer certification and valid First Aid training are desirable.

For more details on this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact Karl Yellop at karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential conversation.
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