Graduate Health and Safety Advisor

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies operating 12 manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, US and Asia. The group has a turnover of €1.5bn and employs over 4,500 people. Our company purpose “ Meat at our heart, innovation our driver and nutrition our future ” is underpinned by our values of “ Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food and Teamwork” . ROLE LOCATION: Kepak, Rathmore, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, N39 T3C3, Ireland Full time, On-site position ROLE PURPOSE: Reporting to the Site health and Safety Manager , the Graduate Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for the development and implementation of Health and Safety management systems within the Site and for ensuring that advice and support is available for all business Unit Managers in order for them to fulfil their own responsibilities. Liaising closely with Group H&S support services to ensure site management system is aligned with Group safety strategy. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Policies and Procedures Ongoing development and implementation of improved Health and Safety practices, policies and procedures on the site.    Enforce the effective operation of Safety and Health practices and policies in conjunction Business Unit Managers Develop and budget with the Site Manager and Health and Safety Manager effective Training policies for implementation 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. Ensure all personnel are fully safety trained and competent for the role. Risk Assessment Assist business unit Managers undertake Risk Assessments for all operations on site. Review Risk Assessments on a regular basis. Implement Internal Audit processes at site level and measure performance and action planning. 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. ROLE DELIVERABLES: Meeting Reporting Deadlines %. KPI’s will be set out and reviewed by the Site Manager for each period defined (month / quarter / year) reflecting achievement of agreed objectives and initiatives. 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 sills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and other common software tools. A high level of analytical, methodology and time management skills required. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in a Training environment would be beneficial Benefits Employee benefits platform 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