Senior Health & Safety Officer

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