Customer Advisor jobs

OCS Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor on behalf of our client, a well-established contractor specialising in electrical, water, gas, and minor civil and road improvement projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects across all areas of the business from a Health & Safety perspective. A strong focus on compliance, reporting, documentation, and maintaining the highest standards of safety is essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety training to employees, including but not limited to manual handling, toolbox talks, and safety inductions.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits as required.
• Promote a proactive approach to accident prevention and environmental protection, implementing effective measures to enhance safety, health, and environmental standards and awareness.
• Assist in preparing occurrence reports and compiling statistical data for management.
• Implement the company's health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Contribute to the maintenance of Health & Safety KPIs to support continuous improvement.
• Support management in the development of H&S procedures, policies, and programmes.
• Work collaboratively as part of the HSQE team to ensure a safe and productive working environment.
• Continuously seek practical ways to elevate Health & Safety standards within the management system and on project sites.
• Monitor and enforce the implementation of the Health & Safety Management System.
• Identify site-specific hazards and ensure they are addressed in site documentation and through practical on-site solutions.
• Maintain clear communication with the Health & Safety Manager.
• Ensure site folders and statutory records are kept up to date.
• Enforce strict adherence to site rules by all personnel.
• Support site management in complying with statutory H&S requirements.
• Assist the Health & Safety Manager in developing and implementing risk assessments and enhancements to Safe Systems of Work.
• Coordinate safe systems of work in conjunction with the H&S Manager and site management teams.
• Conduct on-site H&S audits and work with site management and contractors to address any non-conformances.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations.
• Identify training needs for both company personnel and contractors.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as required by the business.

Candidate Requirements

• Full, clean driver's licence is essential.
• A third-level qualification in Health & Safety is desirable.
• Experience in civils, drainage, or utilities (water and electricity) is preferred.
• Confident, motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and statutory bodies.
• Proven ability to manage risk and implement appropriate control measures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors across various backgrounds and trades.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car

Experience:

• HSQE in Construction: 2 years (preferred)
• HSQE in Civil Engineering: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Clean Driver's Licence (preferred)
• Health & Safety Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person