Health & Safety Officer

At OBrien Fine Foods, not only are we market leaders, but we are also the largest producer of cooked meats in Ireland. We are a family run business, who have come a long way from our humble beginnings in 1978.Established in Timahoe, Co. Kildare, we are the proud owners of leading premium brands such as Brady Family, Homebird and Green Farm, with both Brady Family and Green Farm being the number one brand in their respective categories.We also produce the highest quality own label products supplying all the major retailers in Ireland and beyond. In addition to our local brands, we have also expanded beyond the Island of Ireland, and acquired another premium brand Bearfields of London. We have strong ties to our local community, and these bonds are further strengthened through our proud sponsorships with football, hurling, camogie, and ladies football.Our successful Irish operation is spread across two dedicated sites, with our flagship site in Timahoe boasting a state-of-the-art facility overlooking our fabulous wetlands.OBrien Fine foods is home to over 600 employees and offers unique career opportunities with accelerated progression paths.We believe, our continued success is founded on the talent and dedication of our teams.We care about our teams, are committed to their development and trust in their ability. The Purpose of the role: Reporting to the Environmental & Health and Safety Manager to support the day to day management and development of health and safety systems. The Health and Safety Officer will support statutory compliance and drive continuous improvement across the OBrien Fine Foods corporate, insurance and clinical sites across Ireland. Support the Environmental Health & Safety Manager with the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Health & Safety Management Systems including ISO 40001 and 50001. Provide advice, information and guidance on health and safety matters to internal stakeholders, and support consultation including the Safety Committees and Safety Representatives. Act as an ambassador and promote the development of a positive H&S culture of excellence and inclusion within the organisation. Co-ordinate and support / deliver H&S training, (company requirements, procedures new legal requirements inductions etc.), Compile accident and investigation reports and data, supporting accident prevention and safety initiatives across OBrien Fine Foods. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of work areas, operations and systems; monitor and support corrective and preventative actions nationally. Supporting and co-ordinating Emergency Plans, evacuation procedures and drills; Provision of health and safety reports and metrics to Group Health and Safety Manager Maintain and administer Health and Safety software systems around document control, auditing, incident reporting etc; To Support the Operational team in additional tasks and projects that maybe required from time to time. Education & Experience Third level qualification in Health & Safety or similar is required or recognised safety qualification (PGDip/NEBOSH Dip) Membership of IOSH at Corporate level (or working towards) or equivalent. At least 3-5 years experience within a Health and Safety , experience in a health care setting would be an advantage but not mandatory. The primary responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Experience in risk assessment and strong understanding of Irish and EU health and safety legal requirements Competent auditor and training experience Enthusiastic individual with an interest in driving change and working in a dynamic team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in delivering training; A self-starter with a proven ability to work on own initiative, with problem solving skills and be innovative; Excellent organisational skills - ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. To be considered eligible, you should: Have at least 3-5 years experience as a Health & Safety Officer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently with employees at all levels. Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and assess risks and implement appropriate control measures. What we offer: Competitive Salary Flexible working hours Paid Maternity Leave Enhanced Annual Leave Pension and VHI Access to our digital learning and development platform On-site parking Employee Volunteer Program Employee Assistance Program Discount product About our Culture: Our People vision is to grow our People, by developing our talent throughout their careers, ensuring our systems and processes optimise their time, and making OBrien Fine Foods a safe place were people love to come to work. We are a value led business, who strive to deliver excellence through our values and guiding principles of: Care, Commitment, and Trust. Think Team, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Long-Term Relationships. We continue to embrace our diversity and work together to create a truly inclusive community for a better today, and a better future. Skills: job desired skills