Health & Safety Officer

Ferrero; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company located in County Cork, Ireland, is looking for a Health & Safety Officer. The successful candidate will ensure health and safety risks are identified and mitigated, support compliance with regulations, and contribute to safety training and investigations. Requires a Higher Diploma or Degree and at least 4 years of experience in health and safety management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in health and safety.
• Experience in tracking and mitigating H&S incidents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety risks are identified and mitigated on site.
• Support H&S objectives and assist incident investigations.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Regularly report on health and safety metrics.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Ability to deliver training modules

Highly motivated and resilient

Education

Higher Diploma (level 7 or 8) or Degree

Chartered member of IOSH or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Ferrero is a family‑owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role: H&S Officer

Health & Safety Officer H&S Officer is responsible for providing support and advice to all activities in relation to Health and Safety matters. Also responsible for tracking and mitigation of H&S incidents within the production plant and liaising with insurers on required matters. Ensures the correct procedure for monitoring risk, creating and updating policies and procedures and other H&S matters.

Main Responsibilities

GENERAL

• Ensure health and safety risks are identified, evaluated and mitigated on site.
• Support H&S objectives in accordance with Regional guidelines and key stakeholders.
• Assist incident investigations to determine true root causes and define appropriate action plans.
• Maintain and regularly update an overview of Health and Safety regulations applicable to the site.
• Work to support all stakeholders to maintain full compliance with regulatory and regional requirements, including preparation and filing of required documentation.
• Monitor and verify adherence to work safety standards and procedures as well as implementation of all corrective actions identified during audits, inspections, risk assessments, etc.
• Regular reporting on metrics, status, issues and incidents to Region H&S.
• Contribute to the development of and ensure the implementation of the H&S Regional Strategic long‑term Plan in full alignment with the Group Strategic Plan.
• Raising PO’s in SAP when required.

Who we are looking for

• Higher Diploma (level 7 or 8) or Degree qualified.
• Chartered member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or equivalent.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience.
• Ability to deliver training modules to all levels of the organisation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Hands‑on approach, highly motivated and resilient.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are – dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.