For over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in the fit out of full-turnkey retail, commercial and hospitality spaces. We provide Retail and Commercial Design Services, Fit-Out and Merchandising solutions.
http://johnston-shopfitters.com
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health & Safety Manager to join our team. We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional to help shape and develop our H&S function within a growing Fit out business. This role is primarily office‑based, with some travel to project sites and strong support from an engaged management team.
Purpose
To deliver a comprehensive health and safety function across the business, ensuring full compliance with legislation, client standards and construction regulations (PSCS /CDM), while actively supporting, advising, and leading on all health and safety initiatives and organisational changes.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain/Implement systems to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including construction industry regulations and all other relevant legislation including PSCS / CDM.
- Carry out accidents, incidents, near misses, investigations including root cause analysis and implement preventative measures going forward. Proactively seek to reduce accident statistics across the sites
- Conduct regular site audits to ensure compliance with the company safety operating procedures and Health and Safety legislation
- Monitor, evaluate and develop Health and Safety, and environmental policies and procedures that ensure compliance with all current legislation, and industry best practice including behaviour safety policies such as safe driving.
- Liaise with third parties including HAS Executives, company solicitors and insurers as and when required
- Support the Design and Tender team with regards to compliance with H&S legislation, and all necessary documentation
- Review of the SWP's (Safe Work Plans) and review ongoing progress against set objectives with site management.
- Maintain focus on workplace safety, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with safe working procedures, control measures identified via risk assessment and COSHH Assessment.
- Participate in project planning and execution to ensure the health and safety dimension of Site projects are fully considered at the planning stage and necessary changes are planned and implemented as required
- Development/coordinate the delivery of safety training, workshops, induction programs for new employees, toolbox talks and awareness briefings in consultation with the teams
- Provide advice, monthly reports, KPIs on Health and Safety and related matters, championing a robust safety culture across the organisation
- Ensure that office inspections and fire drills are carried out, fire equipment is checked, and there is adequate provision of first aid and welfare facilities across sites.
Person Specification
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior Health and Safety role in a Fit Out, Construction or similar environment.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification, (Level 7 or higher) or related discipline
- Experience of PSCS / CDM regulations
- Strong knowledge of Irish & UK construction and Fitout safety legislation and best practice
- Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
- QQI Manual Handling Instructor certification (Advantageous)
- NEBOSH (Advantageous)
- Occupational First Aid certification
- Fire Warden (Desirable)
- Asbestos Awareness (Desirable)
- Face fit tester (Desirable)
- Working at height (Desirable)
- Full driving license
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- DUBLIN 12, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
