Description:
About the Company: Are you passionate about cutting-edge medical technology? A top-tier medical device design and development company in Sligo is looking for a talented part- time Health and Safety Officer to join their dynamic team!
Specialize in:
- Advanced Catheter Technologies
- Minimally Invasive Medical Devices
- Braid and Coil Reinforced Catheters
- Smart Catheter Technologies
- Ultra-Thin-Walled Catheters
- Embedded Technologies
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with staff to ensure compliance with current H&S statutory requirements and Company’s procedures.
- Management of H&S documentation, including training records, machinery certification, and other statutory H&S records.
- Scanning/Filing of H&S documentation.
- Attend Health & Safety meetings.
- Delivering on continual improvement on current safety practices.
- Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
- Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and company management. Strict follow-up is required to ensure that corrective actions are dealt with immediately.
- Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay.
- Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment required for all Employees.
- Complete risk assessments on equipment.
- Conduct biannual site evacuation drills.
- Organise training where required – First aid/Manual handling/fire warden etc.
- Any ad-hoc duties that may arise.
Experience/Requirements
- Hold a relevant Health & Safety Qualification/Degree.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Standards and Best Practice.
- Willingness to show initiative and drive in addition to being a team player.
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety role.
- Experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Must be IT Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
- Confident proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- Remuneration Package
- Company Occupational Company Pension Scheme
- Health Insurance
- Continued Professional Development Support
- Educational Assistance
- Annual Leave service increment
- Subsidised Sport & Social Club
- Bi-annual Company events
- Employee Wellbeing Programme of Events
- Flexible Working Policy (includes the option to apply for Flexi-Time, Flexible Working Hours and Remote Working)