We have am exciting Health & Safety Officer position to join our team in Ballybay, Monaghan. This is a full time, permanent position reporting to the Health & Safety Manager.

The Health & Safety Officer will play a vital role in coordinating, administering, and implementing a diverse array of health and safety projects and systems on-site. This exciting opportunity is perfect for individuals eager to contribute to a thriving environment while expanding their expertise and knowledge in the health and safety field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for H&S project coordination, maintenance and management. 
• Assist in ongoing development and implementation of effective health and safety systems, policies and procedures on the site.  
• Assist in enforcing the effective implementation of health and safety practices
• Facilitate, support and advise the health and safety risk management teams on site. 
• Train site personnel in a department’s software applications that are vital in order to fulfil their functions (Risk management applications and spreadsheets).  
• Assist Site H&S Manager to undertake and review relevant assessments for operations on site. 
• Liaising with safety personnel regarding site accident, incident and near misses reporting and investigations ensuring corrective and preventative actions are formulated and implemented. 
• Accident Investigations gathering evidence such as documentation and photographs. 
• Update and upload accident investigations reports.   

Requirements

Requirements:

• Ideally should hold a certificate or diploma in Safety and Health however this can also be facilitated by the business 
• 1 years post qualification experience in safety and health, ideally food and / or manufacturing environments. 
• Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and ability to challenge status quo. 
• Strong IT sills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and other common software tools. 

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• Subsidised canteen onsite

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