Health & Safety Officer

Dawn Meats; Ballyhaunis; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium meat processing company in Ballyhaunis is seeking a Health & Safety Officer. The role involves conducting risk assessments, facilitating training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a QQI Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team working towards continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years' experience in a similar role would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks as necessary.
• Knowledge and compliance of H&S Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Update & conduct site risk assessments.
• Assist in Health & Safety training for new employees.
• Carry out regular internal Health & Safety audits.

Skills

Good interpersonal relationships

Focus on continuous improvement

IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Min. Level 6 QQI in Health and Safety

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Reporting To: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

Role Type: Permanent, full time

Role Summary: Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over €8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries.

We are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Officer to work as part of the team at our Ballyhaunis production facility in Co. Mayo.

Responsibilities

• Update & conduct site risk assessments
• Assist in Health & Safety training for new employees
• Carry out regular internal Health & Safety audits
• Assist safety personnel in preparing safety manuals and guidelines
• Collaborate with departmental heads in implementing any new Health & Safety processes
• Ensure all Health & Safety related documentation is up to date
• Assist in organisation of Health & Safety training for employees where required
• Collaborate with management to monitor compliance and identify safety issues

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years' experience in a similar role would be beneficial but is not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates with greater experience in this field
• Good interpersonal relationships, ability to build good team and cross functional relationships so that all information, both written and verbal, is clearly communicated to the relevant stakeholders
• Focus on continuous improvement and implementation of problem-solving techniques and standardisation
• Ability to implement good follow up and control in all aspects of the role
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks as necessary
• Min. Level 6 QQI in Health and Safety Required
• Knowledge and compliance of H&S Legislation
• Manual Handling Instructor and/or Forklift Instructor training would be beneficial
• IT proficient in Microsoft Office