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We are hiring a Health & Safety Officer to join our team in Keelings, St. Margaret's, Co. Dublin (this role is full time, based onsite).
Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Our Strategic Priorities
Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values
People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better
Purpose Of The Role
To provide Health & Safety Governance and to ensure the business is legally complaint with all aspects of Health & Safety legislations
Reporting directly to the Group Head of Health & Safety and working as part of a wider team of H&S and related professionals.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
* Support the development and implementation of all Health & Safety (H&S) policies and programs across the organization.
* Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including those for Sensitive Risk Groups across group functions, and ensure preventive and corrective control measures are implemented.
* Review and update existing policies and procedures in line with current legislation and regulatory changes.
* Lead the planning and delivery of H&S training programs (e.g. Confined Space, Fire Warden, First Aid) for employees.
* Perform daily audits across business units to identify hazards, issues, or non-conformances within operational areas.
* Record, investigate, and analyse incidents, ensuring root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented. Maintain accurate and comprehensive internal filing systems and data base.
* Maintain and update emergency response procedures for assigned business units; conduct regulatory emergency drills annually.
* Take a lead role in coaching and mentoring employees on all aspects of health and safety; promote wellness and mental health initiatives across the workforce.
* Prepare monthly reports for the Group Head of Health & Safety, including statistical analysis of LTIs, near misses, and LTIFR indicators.
* Provide H&S support across multi jurisdictional business units with a diverse, multicultural employee population of approximately 2,000 staff.
* Drive safety performance improvements and behavioural change in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
* Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies (e.g. Health & Safety Authority, EPA, An Gardaí Síochána, Public Health, Local Councils) and ensure timely submission of required documentation.
* Collaborate with the People Team to support injury management and develop effective return to work plans.
* Lead H&S initiatives in collaboration with internal departments including Facilities, Maintenance, Transport, and Operations.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems and processes that support the overall H&S strategy across the organisation.
* Conduct out of hours audits and inspections, including emergency response preparedness across a 7 day operational schedule occasionally.
Additional Responsibilities
* Coordinate H&S committee meetings, toolbox talks, and internal H&S communications.
* Oversee risk management strategies and cross-auditing processes across business units, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Provide day to day support to the Group Head of Health & Safety in managing all aspects of H&S across the Group function.
Essential
Key Skills & Knowledge
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role
* Strong working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations and industry best practices.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel for reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, cross functional environment.
* Demonstrated ability in preparing clear, concise, and accurate safety reports and documentation.
* Flexible and willing to work outside normal business hours as operational needs require.
* Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
* Self motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment.
* Proactive problem-solver with strong decision-making skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Education & Qualifications
* Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (NQF Level 7) or Higher
Recruitment Process
* CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
* Phone Screening/Online Interview
* 2nd Round Interview with a member with of the Recruitment Team & Department Manager
* Outcome & Feedback
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com
Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/
Keelings Strategy & Values – https://www.keelings.com/our-people/
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