Health and Safety Graduate

Position Overview

We are seeking proactive Graduate Health and Safety Officers to join our dedicated Health and Safety Team in an 18-month fixed-term role based on site with Cairn Homes.

Key Duties

• Collaborate closely with the Cairn Homes construction management team to foster a safe and efficient working environment.
• Continuously strive to enhance the Health and Safety standards within the company’s management system and at individual sites.
• Oversee and enforce the adherence to Cairn Homes’ Health and Safety Management System.
• Identify hazards specific to each site and ensure they are comprehensively reflected in site documentation and addressed practically at the location.
• Maintain clear communication channels with the Health & Safety Manager.
• Monitor site folders and legal health and safety records to guarantee proper maintenance onsite.
• Ensure all contractors strictly follow site safety regulations.
• Support site management in meeting statutory Health & Safety obligations.
• Assist the Health & Safety Manager in developing risk assessments and refining Safe Systems of Work for Cairn Homes.
• Help ensure contractor compliance across Cairn Homes project sites.
• Work alongside the Health & Safety Manager and site management to coordinate safe working systems for contractors.
• Implement site-specific disciplinary procedures when needed.
• Conduct Health & Safety audits on site, working with management and contractors to rectify any non-conformities.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations to improve safety practices.
• Contribute to the creation, discussion, and delivery of Toolbox Talks.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a third-level qualification in Health & Safety.
• Prior relevant work experience is advantageous.
• Open to attending training sessions to foster knowledge, skills, and techniques.
• Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and can effectively present outcomes.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Methodical with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to collaborate effectively with individuals at various organizational levels and function well in a team setting.
• Self-driven with the capacity to work independently.
• Capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willing to take ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks.

Benefits at Cairn Homes

We prioritize our employees' well-being and offer pay packages above industry norms alongside a comprehensive benefits portfolio designed to support you in all aspects of life:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Pension plan with company matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance through Irish Life Health
• Annual salary evaluations
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs and funding
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Additional paid annual leave days exclusive to Cairn employees
• Life insurance coverage
• Income protection benefits
• Employee Assistance Program via VHI
• Tax-saving schemes including travel and bike to work
• Engagement with company Culture Committee
• Talent development initiatives
• Participation in Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

Our Mission

Cairn is committed to creating thriving, sustainable communities built to last a lifetime. Our focus is not just on construction but on building places where connection and belonging flourish. We aim to shape an Ireland where people and communities can prosper and grow. When Cairn builds, it is built with purpose and for good.