Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Holiday entitlement 20-25 days

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Hybrid work

On-site gym

Hybrid work model - up to 2 daysremote

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional to drive EHS compliance across stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, update the EHS system, and support regional teams to meet requirements.

The role requires a third-level qualification in Food Science/Environmental Health or Occupational Health and Safety, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Third-level degree or qualification in Food Science/Environmental Health or Occupational Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Full driving license is essential

Responsibilities

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and food safety requirements
• Further developing and update of the EHS Management System
• Supporting Head Office departments and regional management teams to meet their EHS requirements
• Travelling to and from Regional Distribution Centres and Stores
• Carrying out food safety and health and safety inspections, risk assessments & audits as required
• Working on projects to ensure EHS is considered and included to ensure compliance
• Promoting EHS within all departments to ensure a positive EHS culture within Lidl Ireland

Skills

EHS knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

Food Science / Environmental Health / Occupational Health and Safety degree

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

What you'll do

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and food safety requirements
• Further developing and update of the EHS Management System
• Supporting Head Office departments and regional management teams to meet their EHS requirements
• Travelling to and from Regional Distribution Centres and Stores
• Carrying out food safety and health and safety inspections, risk assessments & audits as required
• Working on projects to ensure EHS is considered and included to ensure compliance
• Promoting EHS within all departments to ensure a positive EHS culture within Lidl Ireland

What you'll need

• Third-level degree or qualification in Food Science/Environmental Health or Occupational Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Full driving license is essential

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €52,500 rising to €67,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.