Requisition ID: 62155 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement:
About the role
We are seeking an EHS Officer to support the effective delivery of Health, Safety and Environmental programmes at our Newmarket site. This is a key role within the site's EHS function and will involve working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership to maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operation.The successful candidate will report directly to the EHS Manager and will play an important role in supporting day-to-day EHS activities, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.This is a permanent, full time and onsite role.
Key responsibilitiesSupport the implementation of site Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and standardsAssist in maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and Kerry Dairy Ireland EHS StandardsCarry out risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident investigationsSupport environmental monitoring, waste management, and site sampling programmesMaintain EHS documentation, records, and training systems (Intelex, Dulann, Softtrace/LIMS as required)Drive and collate site KPI's and reporting data for analysis.Design & deliver Toolbox Talks and support EHS awareness trainingLiaise with production teams to promote safe behaviours and improve safety cultureSupport preparation for internal and external audits (Global EHS, ISO 14001, ISO50001, EPA, HSA, etc.) and track follow up actions.Proactively identify opportunities to improve safety performance and environmental compliance.
Qualifications and skillsSrong interest in Health, Safety & Environment and manufacturing activityExperience in a production environment, preferably within food, pharmaceutical
Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Strong IT skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions
NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent is an advantage (or willingness to complete)
Familiarity with Waste Water Treatment Plants is a plus (training provided if needed)
Knowledge of HSE regulations, including HSA, EPA, and local requirements, as well as risk assessment processes, is beneficial.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.Our Agribusiness division plays a vital role in supporting Ireland's farming community. We provide farmers with essential products and services, including animal feed, fertilisers, crop protection, and farm supplies, ensuring sustainable and efficient farm operations. Through expert advice and innovative solutions, we help our 2,800 milk suppliers optimise productivity while maintaining the highest standards of animal health and environmental care. This partnership approach strengthens our farm-to-fork model and reinforces our commitment to sustainability and long-term growth for Irish agriculture.Our Safety purpose:"we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day". We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.Recruiter: #LI-SR1 Posting Type: LI Please note also: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.