EH&S Graduate

Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit Job description: Environmental, Health & Safety Associate 2026 Graduate Programme Onsite Working Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career. We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then wed like to hear from you Tirln is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our EH&S team as a EH&S Associate. This role will be onsite. Located in our Ballyragget facility in Co.Kilkenny, this role reports to the EH&S Manager Responsibilities Safetyis our no.1 priority. Youll learn to put safety first. Youll gain experience in best practice application of safe systems in a busy production environment. Environmental and Sustainability Caring for our environment is part of our everyday in Tirln. Working with our Utilities Team you will learn how environmental care and sustainability work in a large production environment. Problem solving and continuous improvement:Work as part of a broader EHS team and utilising team based problem solving employing lean / 6 sigma techniques through the Business Excellence, our platform for enterprise excellence. The tools, techniques, culture and can do approach will be a defining feature of your programme. EHS Management: You will support the EHS policies and procedures across the site and be a proactive EHS presence in the plant and production environment. Assist with conduction risk assessments and work with the production teams to ensure actions are followed up from an EHS perspective. Communicate to all site employees safety alerts and training. Report on EHS metrics and be involved in audits or inspections from eternal organisations such as EPA, Department of Agriculture and customers. Working with the wider EHS team to ensure compliance with our environmental licence Requirements High academic record to date in the following fields of study Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline; and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degree Ambition to progress successfully in a career in operations and production in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment Thinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutions Drives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectives Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume. We offer 2 year structured graduate development programme Site or team rotations as part of the programme Year on year salary increment Free parking incl. EV charging where applicable Bike to work scheme Work/life balance and collaborative work culture Career progression opportunities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job /careers Tirln is a Values Based Organisation Profile description: Safetyis our no.1 priority. Youll learn to put safety first. Youll gain experience in best practice application of safe systems in a busy production environment. Environmental and Sustainability Caring for our environment is part of our everyday in Tirln. Working with our Utilities Team you will learn how environmental care and sustainability work in a large production environment. EHS Management: You will support the EHS policies and procedures across the site and be a proactive EHS presence in the plant and production environment. Assist with conduction risk assessments and work with the production teams to ensure actions are followed up from an EHS perspective. Communicate to all site employees safety alerts and training. Report on EHS metrics and be involved in audits or inspections from eternal organisations such as EPA, Department of Agriculture and customers. Working with the wider EHS team to ensure compliance with our environmental licence We offer: 2 year structured graduate development programme Site or team rotations as part of the programme Year on year salary increment Free parking incl. EV charging where applicable Bike to work scheme Work/life balance and collaborative work culture Career progression opportunities Skills: Food Safety Awareness Data Analysis Occupational Health & Safety Benefits: Gym Mileage Mobile phone Parking Pension