Quality & HSE Officer

FRS Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Job summary

FRS Recruitment in Meath, Ireland, seeks a hands-on Quality & HSE Co-Ordinator to lead quality assurance, health & safety and environmental activities on-site. You will work closely with production teams to maintain QMS, conduct inspections, investigations and drive continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role offers exposure to HACCP, audits, risk assessments and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and a strong safety culture at the Meath site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, food, feed or similar regulated environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP, audits, risk assessment and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Confidence to work closely with production and operational teams.
• Hands-on approach with ability to identify and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the site QMS and HSE systems.
• Conduct quality, hygiene and safety inspections/audits.
• Manage product traceability, sampling, testing and positive release.
• Investigate non-conformances, incidents and customer complaints.
• Support HACCP, internal and external audits.
• Complete risk assessments, SOP reviews and corrective actions.
• Monitor feed/product quality and compliance.
• Coordinate waste management, hygiene and pest control.
• Deliver Quality & HSE training and promote safety culture.
• Provide technical and operational support to the Formulations team.

Skills

Quality Assurance

HSE Management

HACCP

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Location:

Meath - Meath

Contact Name:

Food Science & Production

Quality & HSE Co-Ordinator

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, leading animal nutrition company with over 60 years of industry experience, delivering innovative, science-led solutions that improve animal performance and customer profitability. With operations across the UK, Northern Ireland and Turkey, they have built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality and innovation.

They are now seeking a Quality & HSE Co-Ordinator to join their Meath site and play a key role across Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and Environmental activities.

Co. Meath — commutable from Kells, Navan, Nobber, Kingscourt, Bailieborough, Virginia, Athboy and surrounding areas.

The Role

This is a hands-on, site-based position offering the opportunity to take ownership across both Quality and HSE, working closely with production and operational teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and maintaining the site QMS and HSE systems
• Conducting quality, hygiene and safety inspections/audits
• Managing product traceability, sampling, testing and positive release
• Investigating non-conformances, incidents and customer complaints
• Supporting HACCP, internal and external audits
• Completing risk assessments, SOP reviews and corrective actions
• Monitoring feed/product quality and compliance
• Coordinating waste management, hygiene and pest control activities
• Delivering Quality & HSE training and promoting a strong safety culture
• Providing technical and operational support to the Formulations team

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a practical and proactive Quality/HSE professional with experience in a manufacturing, food, feed or similar regulated environment.

You should have:

• Experience in Quality, HSE or a combined Quality/HSE role
• Knowledge of HACCP, audits, risk assessment and quality systems
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• The confidence to work closely with production and operational teams
• A hands-on approach with the ability to identify and drive improvements

What's on Offer?

• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to join an established and growing international organisation
• Varied role spanning Quality, HSE, feed safety and continuous improvement