Health & Safety Specialist
- Posted 05 April 2024
- LocationCounty Kilkenny
- Discipline Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- ReferenceBP002
- Contact NameBen Prothero
Job description
This role is an excellent opportunity for a driven and motivated H&S Professional with a forward-facing approach in driving a positive safety culture.
Key Accountabilities
To contribute to the short, medium and long term development objectives.
Environmental, H&S Policy & Risk Management
Support the site Head of Operations & other key stake holders to ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations in all H&S and Environmental areas and the fostering of a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
Support the development, implementation and adherence to H&S Risk Control Standards, H&S policies, procedures and programmes across the organisation.
Key Accountabilities
Manage the Site Environmental Health and safety System.
Responsible for the completion and regular review of risk assessments and implementation of findings where appropriate.
Ensure that all incidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
Responsible for the H&S logs and Corrective action tracking. Support and co-ordinate adverse event reporting.
Provide subject matter expertise to the organisation on various H&S related topics.
Report on business EHS risks, KPIs and trends accurately with data and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvements.
Carries out internal audits and site inspections in conjunction with Site Management, recommends corrective actions, improvements and document findings.
Manage the waste regulatory aspects of production
Skills and Experience Required
A degree in a Health and Safety.
Experience in Occupational Health and Safety and Environment.
A minimum of two years’ experience working in a heavy industry or food manufacturing environment
Excellent attention to detail, technical writing skills and good working knowledge of MS Office.
Working knowledge of factors impacting on health and well-being and of H&S regulatory compliance including auditing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills