Health Safety & Environmental Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for our Health Safety & Environmental Officer, at our site in Poppintree, Dublin.

Reporting to the Foods HS&E Manager, this role will assist HS&E Manager in providing HS&E support to all departments within the business and act as their deputy during periods of absence.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is starting their HS&E career who wants to progress & develop.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and submit statutory reports required environmental regulations and statutory requirements
• Prepare and submit packaging reports required under the Packaging Regulations
• Carry out safety inductions, including the provision of manual handling training where appropriate
• Liaise with HSA, Environmental Agency and Fire Authority as required in the absence of the HS&E Manager
• Manage production based SOP system, including reviewing and risk assessing all production based tasks and drafting procedures. Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Review employees against relevant SOPs and maintain site training system
• Proactively implement health and safety measures, procedures and training to reduce accidents and improve H&S culture onsite
• Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Investigate and report incidents and accidents, and implement corrective actions

Requirements

• Must have a Minimum 1 year H&S experience ideally within FMCG or within the Manufacturing Industry
• Solid understanding of on-site production working practices
• Sound understanding of relevant safety standards and procedures
• IT skill proficiency
• Flexibility on working hours required

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Further Education support - Youll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income - meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

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