Entry-Level Health & Safety Officer — Meat Processing

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ulster; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Ireland (ABP Food Group) is recruiting for a Trainee Health & Safety Officer to join the team at ABP Clones, Teehill, Clones, Co Monaghan, Ireland. This entry‑level role supports the H&S department in maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance, with training provided to develop skills for the right candidate.

The Trainee will work with the Health & Safety Manager, perform risk assessments, inspections, and training activities, and contribute to safety improvements on site.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a meat processing factory.
• Understanding of safety practices within meat production industry.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken).
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn with a positive attitude.
• Computer literate – including MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the H&S Manager to prepare site health and safety strategies.
• Carry out risk assessments and produce improvement reports.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain records of inspections and accidents and produce statistics for managers.
• Educate line managers, supervisors, and maintenance staff on health and safety matters.
• Assist in organising training with site management and staff on health and safety topics.
• Liaise with contractors on risk assessments and site-specific method statements.
• Attend safety/lean meetings and briefings.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Meat processing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABP Ireland (ABP Food Group) is recruiting for a Trainee Health & Safety Officer to join the team at ABP Clones, Teehill, Clones, Co Monaghan, Ireland. This entry‑level role supports the H&S department in maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance, with training provided to develop skills for the right candidate.

The Trainee will work with the Health & Safety Manager, perform risk assessments, inspections, and training activities, and contribute to safety improvements on site.