Health & Safety Officer

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Reporting To: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

Role Type: Permanent, full time

Role Summary:

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.

The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis primary production plant and will:

• 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.

The ideal Candidate will have or be able to demonstrate:

• 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, both written and verbal, 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.