Maintenance & Health and Safety Officer

Overview

An established international educational institution is searching for a skilled and proactive Maintenance & Health and Safety Officer to join their team at their Leopardstown, Dublin 18 campus. This permanent, full-time position involves overseeing health and safety compliance alongside managing day-to-day maintenance tasks to ensure a secure and well-maintained environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation's health and safety management system aligned with Irish laws and internal policies.
• Develop, periodically review, and update risk assessments and relevant safety documentation.
• Serve as Fire Safety Officer, organizing fire drills, inspections, and necessary statutory checks.
• Manage contractor compliance including inductions, reviewing risk assessments (RAMS), and enforcing permit-to-work procedures.
• Perform routine health and safety inspections and initiate corrective measures when needed.
• Investigate workplace accidents, near misses, and other safety-related incidents as required.
• Maintain statutory inspection schedules and ensure all compliance records are accurately kept.
• Execute routine maintenance, minor repair work, and general upkeep of campus buildings, fixtures, and grounds.
• Coordinate activities with external contractors to ensure maintenance works are promptly completed.
• Keep detailed maintenance records and oversee the timely resolution of maintenance requests.
• Support various operational activities, including events and other facilities needs as they arise.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in health and safety compliance, carrying out risk assessments, and performing workplace inspections.
• Practical knowledge and management experience regarding fire safety responsibilities and statutory compliance programs.
• Strong familiarity with Irish health and safety legislation, notably the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• Hands-on experience with building maintenance, facilities management, and performing minor repairs.
• Competence in managing contractors and enforcing safe working practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Terms and Working Conditions

• Work schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Contract Type: Permanent, full-time role based onsite in Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

This role presents an outstanding chance for a professional skilled in both health and safety and practical maintenance to take ownership of a central function within an energetic and supportive work environment.