Health & Safety Officer

3 days ago


Galway, Galway, Ireland Dawn Meats Full time
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 & 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 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.
Additional information
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Construction

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