Health and Safety Officer – Tirlan Ballyragget
Tirlán is a world‑class food and nutrition co‑operative with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and Agri brands.
We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support the Health & Safety Manager at Tirlán Ballyragget, Europe’s largest integrated dairy site. The role focuses on risk assessment, incident prevention, training, and day‑to‑day coordination of safety activities to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Support the management and ongoing improvement of the site’s Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) in line with Tirlán standards and Irish legislation.
Conduct and regularly review risk assessments, job safety analyses, and safe systems of work; ensure control measures are implemented and communicated effectively.
Develop and deliver site inductions, contractor management processes, and permit‑to‑work systems.
Monitor daily compliance activities across departments, carrying out inspections, audits, and follow‑ups on corrective actions.
Support investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and actions closed in a timely manner.
Assist in planning and delivering health and safety training to employees and contractors.
Contribute to site reviews such as HAZOPs, ATEX risk assessments, and process safety assessments as required.
Maintain and update safety records, reports, and documentation in line with internal requirements and current legislation.
Act as the site’s Radiation Protection Officer (or deputy) and ensure compliance with relevant statutory obligations.
Support the implementation of emergency preparedness plans, safety drills, and response team training.
Help drive employee engagement and positive safety culture through hands‑on involvement in site departments.
Liaise with external bodies (contractors, auditors, regulators) as required by the H&S Manager.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and projects supporting the site Business Excellence Programme.
Provide health and safety input into Capex or maintenance projects, ensuring safe design and implementation.
Key Requirements
Third‑level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within the food, dairy, or manufacturing sector.
Practical knowledge of Irish H&S legislation, risk assessment, and incident investigation methods.
Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
Results‑driven and capable of working effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.
NEBOSH/IOSH certification or equivalent (essential or in progress).
Familiarity with ATEX, COMAH, and radiation safety regulations is advantageous.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and will give your application consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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