Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Dungannon seeks a Health, Safety and Environmental Officer to enhance site HSE performance. The role involves guiding teams on safety practices, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH certificate and have experience in HSE management systems. This is a pivotal role for promoting a proactive safety culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of UK and EU health & safety legislation.
• Experience with ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support all site functions on health and safety practices.
• Communicate with stakeholders on HSE standards and compliance.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the facility.

Skills

Communication skills

HSE management expertise

Results-driven attitude

Team collaboration

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environmental Officer to join our team at Pilgrim's Europe, Dungannon, supporting and driving the site in Health, Safety and Environmental performance. This is a development and support role within the Fresh Poultry Business Unit and will directly report into the facility HSE Manager, advising and coaching on health, safety and environmental practices, compliance and governance. The successful candidate will significantly contribute to the shaping of the business health, safety, and environmental agenda and to the evolution of the proactive safety culture on site, in line with the Go for Zero strategy. The HSE Officer will engage with the functional areas to eliminate or reduce risk and also minimize the site's environmental footprint.

Accountabilities

• Provide guidance, support and advice across all site functions and empower front line managers to ensure 'Safety is a Condition' within the facility, through safe working practices, equipment, and facilities.
• Communicate effectively with key internal & external stakeholders on risks, issues and key changes required in reference to HSE standards, legal compliance, systems implementations, security provision etc.
• Complete regular inspections of the facility on a periodic basis, respond to requests for support, and support the HSE function on both internal and external audit programs. (ISO 45001, 14001, Insurance Inspections etc.)
• Support and educate on areas of risk with regards to the facility.
• Support the Go For Zero Strategy with Central HSE function

Qualifications and experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate qualified or equivalent and the ability to work well under pressure and adapt to a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
• Experience in health, safety and environmental management and systems experience e.g. ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, HSG65 as well as knowledge of current UK and EU environmental and health & safety legislation.
• Strong communication skills, focus, results driven, and a collaborative team player with a passion for HSE.