Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Kepak Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Paid Maternity Leave

Subsidized canteen

Further Education support

Employee Discount Platform - WrkIt

Subsidized Canteen

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Kepak Group, a leading food company with multiple sites across Ireland, seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Officer at Clonee, Co Meath. You will champion safety culture, ensure compliance with H&S and environmental legislation, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You’ll work with managers and staff to deliver training, inspections, audits, and KPI reporting, helping Kepak achieve its safety and sustainability goals while supporting a positive, productive workplace.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Management.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an EHS role within manufacturing, construction, engineering, logistics, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health & Safety management system implementation and maintenance.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments and investigations.
• Monitor compliance with health & safety legislation and environmental permits.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and employee training programmes.
• Prepare monthly EHS reports and KPI dashboards for management.

Skills

Health & Safety

Environmental knowledge

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Management

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Membership

Internal Auditor qualification

ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion.

The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.

We are looking for a proactive, driven, and passionate Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to champion and strengthen our safety culture at our site in Clonee, Co. Meath

In this key role, you will help shape a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment by ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices. Working closely with managers and employees across the business, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, promoting employee wellbeing, and embedding a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious EHS professional who is eager to make a real impact, influence positive change, and contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the company's Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Assist in developing safe systems of work, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and employee training programmes.

Environmental

• Support compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and company standards.
• Monitor waste management, recycling programmes, and environmental controls.
• Assist in implementing environmental improvement initiatives and sustainability projects.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Track corrective and preventative actions to completion.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Prepare monthly EHS reports and KPI dashboards for management.

Essential

• Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an EHS role within manufacturing, construction, engineering, logistics, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full driving licence.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• IOSH Membership.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental improvement programmes.

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Subsidized canteen.
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Subsidized Canteen
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees