Health & Safety Officer

Location: On site / Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering Health & Safety
Salary: Competitive salary

C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Health & Safety Officer will be based at our Head Office in Mullingar and will support the delivery and continuous improvement of Health & Safety standards across the business. The role involves regular travel to company sites throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe , providing exposure to a variety of operational environments and Health & Safety practices.

Reporting to the Group Risk Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with site Health & Safety Managers and key stakeholders to support compliance activities, safety initiatives, risk management processes, and the ongoing development of Health & Safety systems.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual at the early stages of their Health & Safety career to gain broad experience within a multinational manufacturing environment and further develop their professional expertise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Health & Safety Managers and Officers in the delivery of key Health & Safety initiatives while building practical experience across a range of operational environments
• Assist in the promotion and communication of Health & Safety initiatives to drive employee engagement and awareness.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety Management Systems, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Collaborate on the design, development, and implementation of Health & Safety improvement projects that enhance workplace safety.
• Carry out accident, incident and near -miss investigation as required.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments, implementing control measures, and maintaining accurate Health & Safety documentation and records.
• Implement risk reduction programmes aimed at minimising workplace hazards and improving safety performance across all sites.
• Contribute to the development, review, and testing of emergency response plans and procedures to ensure effective preparedness throughout the organisation.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the organization by engaging with employees and contractors and fostering a proactive safety mindset.
• Analyse safety performance data and prepare reports and KPIs for management review to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant third level qualification in Health & Safety or other similar qualification.
• Previous Health & Safety experience gained through work placement, internship, part-time employment, or an industry role would be extremely advantageous but is not essential.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Good IT skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A full, clean driving license is required, along with the ability and willingness to travel and drive within the EU as necessary.

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