Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Senior Health & Safety Officer based in Co. Cavan.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will work closely with production, engineering and operational management teams to maintain compliance, manage workplace risks and drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance across the site.
In your new role:
- Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of site Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems
- Conduct and review risk assessments, safe systems of work and operating procedures across production activities
- Carry out regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up
- Work closely with production managers and supervisors to promote safe working practices and legislative compliance
- Monitor contractor compliance, including inductions, RAMS and associated documentation
- Assess workplace transport, manual handling and machinery-related risks
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including fire safety procedures and evacuation drills
- Monitor PPE compliance and support the delivery of Health & Safety training
- Prepare H&S reports, analyse incident trends and monitor performance against agreed KPIs
- Engage with employees and safety representatives to promote a positive safety culture across the site
What you will need to succeed:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or a related discipline
- Previous Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and operational risk management
- Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations
- Practical understanding of manufacturing hazards, safe systems of work and contractor management
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices
- Good organisational, reporting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and engage effectively with operational teams
Working hours:
- Monday: Day shift (approximately 8am-4pm)
- Tuesday-Friday: Evening shift (approximately 4pm-12am)
- Flexibility required depending on operational needs
Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don’t worry if you don’t):
- Previous experience within food manufacturing or a high-volume production environment
- Experience delivering Health & Safety training, including manual handling
- Experience analysing H&S performance data and implementing improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting behavioural safety and employee engagement activities
For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.
Skills:Health and Safety HSEQ NEBOSH Manufacturing Food FMCG ISO standards
Benefits:Bonus
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