Health & Safety Officer

Dawn Meats; Connacht; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company is seeking a Health & Safety Officer for their Ballyhaunis facility in Co. Mayo. The role involves conducting risk assessments, training employees, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and a strong focus on problem-solving and communication skills. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a chance to impact workplace safety significantly.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years' experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential.
• Focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Knowledge and compliance with H&S legislation required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning and organizing

Education

Minimum Level 6 QQI in Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Reporting To: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

Role Type: Permanent, full time

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 and 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 new Health & Safety processes
• Ensure all Health & Safety related documentation is up to date
• Assist in organization of Health & Safety training for employees as required
• Collaborate with management to monitor compliance and identify safety issues

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years' experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential; candidates with greater experience are welcome
• Good interpersonal relationships and ability to build cross-functional relationships; effective written and verbal communication with stakeholders
• Focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving, with emphasis on standardisation
• Ability to implement thorough follow-up and control in all aspects of the role
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks
• Minimum Level 6 QQI in Health and Safety
• Knowledge and compliance with H&S legislation
• Manual Handling Instructor and/or Forklift Instructor training would be beneficial
• ITI proficient in Microsoft Office

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Locations and timeframe

• Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland
• Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland