A long-established Irish meat processing and food production business is seeking a proactive and forward-thinking Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer with a strong sustainability focus to support a local food manufacturing operation. This role will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety and sustainability programes across the site.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and driving positive cultural change within a food manufacturing environment.
Environmental & Sustainability
* Support the development and implementation of the company's environmental and sustainability strategy.
* Monitor environmental performance, including energy usage, waste management, water consumption, and carbon-reduction initiatives.
* Lead sustainability reporting and contribute to certification or continuous improvement programmed.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability-focused initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
* Experience with Origin Green or similar sustainability frameworks is advantageous but not essential.
Health & Safety
* Maintain and continuously improve the site's Health & Safety Management System.
* Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and internal audits to ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards.
* Deliver EHS training, including Manual Handling and safety awareness programs.
* Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
* Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and insurance representatives.
Compliance & External Audits
* Coordinate and support external audits, including SMETA, HSA, customer, and regulatory audits.
* Liaise with company insurers to ensure all documentation, incident reports, and risk-management records are accurately maintained.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with Irish and EU Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
* 2–4 years' experience in an EHS role, ideally within food manufacturing, manufacturing, or a regulated production environment.
* Certified Manual Handling Trainer.
* Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and best-practice standards.
* Experience participating in or coordinating external audits (e.g. SMETA, HSA) is highly desirable.
* Experience with Origin Green is an advantage but not required.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to influence and drive behavioral change on the production floor.
* Passion for developing a positive safety and sustainability culture.