Job description
Description
Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, head office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland. We are actively seeking a Health and Safety Officer. In this position you will be working as part of a health & safety team and be required to carry out health & safety site audits, write up method statements & risk assessments, carry out toolbox talks, produce health & safety reports, carry out accident investigations and take part in audits by third parties.
Key Responsibilities
Working under and reporting to Kane Group Health & Safety Manager
Carrying out health & safety site audits on large construction sites and writing up reports
Producing Method Statements for predominantly Mechanical & Electrical works but also general building works
Reviewing subcontractor Method Statements & Risk Assessments
Completing Pre-Qualification Questionnaires for tenders
Carrying out Toolbox Talks with site operatives
Take part in audits carried out by external auditing bodies
Carrying out in-house training such as Manual Handing, Abrasive Wheels & Face Fit Testing
Attending health & safety site meetings as required
Carrying out accident investigations and produce reports
Liaising with local authorities and statutory bodies such as HSE as required
Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential
NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety
CSR / CSCS Card
Desirable
NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management
NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Experience of working under OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety Management System
Desirable
3+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety Officers Role
Experience in working under accreditation bodies such as Achilles, CHAS, SMAS & ConstructionLine
Experience working as a health & safety officer within Mechanical or Electrical disciplines.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Calm and decisive under pressure
Perseverance and tenacity to resolve the health & safety challenges that arise within the construction industry
Ability to manage and multi task multiple issues to successful conclusion
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Willingness to develop Health & Safety knowledge
Proficient in communication through the written word and presenting to senior management / main contractors in both written and oral formats
Full UK driving license
Company Benefits
Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
4 x Salary Death in Service cover
Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
Paid professional subscriptions
Variety of employee discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
Office gym facilitates
Branded clothing
Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
Annual Health Checks
Awards for long service
Additional annual leave based on length of service
Training and development opportunities.
About Kane Group Kane is Northern Ireland’s leading MEP contractor specialising in Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Prefabrication and Fit Out projects.
Kane delivers projects within the Residential, Hospitality, Education, Commercial and Healthcare sectors. Kane was founded in 1967 and has grown into a multi-disciplined Building Services Contractor with a turnover of £55 million.
Based in Northern Ireland with offices in London, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland, Kane employs over 200 staff.