Kepak Group is hiring a
Graduate Health and Safety Advisor in Ireland

Summary

The Graduate Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for the development and implementation of Health and Safety management systems within the Site at Kepak, reporting to the Site health and safety manager. The role involves policy creation, risk assessment, personnel training, audits, and liaising with external agencies.

Requirements

• Ideally should hold a Diploma in Safety and Health from an University or equivalent IOSH qualification
• Background in safety and health ideally food and / or manufacturing environments
• 0-2 years post qualification experience
• Strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Organized, energetic and self-motivated
• Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative without immediate hands on support
• Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and ability to challenge status quo
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and other common software tools

Responsibilities

• Policies and Procedures: Ongoing development and implementation of improved Health and Safety practices, policies and procedures on the site
• Safety Personnel: Facilitate, support and advise the Site Risk Management teams. Chair the Site Safety meetings to update all business unit managers on developments at site level
• Risk Assessment: Assist business unit Managers undertake Risk Assessments for all operations on site. Review Risk Assessments on a regular basis
• Review and Assist: A written safety report will be presented each month to the site manager for discussion with the Site H&S team identifying areas of risk, concern and recommendations for implementation on site
• Audits: Undertake regular unscheduled Safety audits on the site to ensure compliance with Group policy. Enforce policy by identifying breaches and reporting to the Site Manager and the Group Health and Safety Manager
• Liaison: Liaise with HSA and other outside agencies in relation to H&S matters including reporting, auditing and ensuring recommendations and guidelines are fully complied with

Benefits

• Company laptop
• Discounted health insurance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Flexibility of holiday planning
• Permanent contract
• Further education support policy
• Study Leave Policy