OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
JS McCarthy Ltd is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support the development and implementation of robust HSE practices across our diverse range of sites and industry sectors.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the business meets and maintains the highest standards of compliance and best practice in line with Safe-T-Cert, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 accreditations. The successful candidate will work closely with site management teams and external stakeholders to promote and embed a strong, proactive health, safety, and environmental culture across the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain, and communicate all health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments, and safe operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring version control and compliance with current legislation.
- Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct and record regular HSE meetings, compiling statistics and identifying trends.
- Assist with the planning and execution of health, safety, and environmental inspections and audits across all company sites.
- Lead and support health and safety inductions and internal training programmes for managers and employees.
- Draft and update site-specific method statements and risk assessments (MSRAs).
- Coordinate responses to HSE-related queries and advise line management on compliance requirements.
- Promote awareness through safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and internal communication initiatives.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, industry standards, and emerging best practices, advising management accordingly.
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company’s accreditation systems (Safe-T-Cert, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
- Carry out additional HSE-related compliance tasks and duties as assigned by the Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualifications
- Minimum Level 6 (or higher) qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, and Working at Heights instructor certification (desirable; training can be provided).
- Full, clean driving licence.
Experience & Technical Competencies
- Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role.
- Strong knowledge of incident reporting and investigation, including experience liaising with the HSA and clients.
- Experience conducting workplace inspections and developing action plans.
- Competence in drafting risk assessments, safe systems of work, and method statements.
- Experience working within a multi-site environment; construction/industrial sector experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Safe-T-Cert, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 systems (desirable).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
- Proven ability to deliver HSE support across multiple locations with consistency and rigour.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage all levels of staff and management.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to influence, challenge, and coach others.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- A passion for learning, personal development, and contributing to a positive safety culture.
JS McCarthy Ltd is a subsidiary of SIG Ireland which in turn is part of SIG PLC, we are passionate about our Commitment Culture! The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, agility and be passionate about what they do. We expect that you will make a positive difference when joining JS McCarthy & SIG Ireland.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)
Experience:
- Health & Safety: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location: On the road