Job Title: Health & Safety Co-Ordinator
Reporting To: Health and Safety Manager
Location: Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Role Type: Permanent
Role Summary:
Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over 8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries.
We are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Co-Ordinator to work as part of the team at our Ballyhaunis production facility in Co. Mayo.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis primary production plant and will:
1. Update & conduct site risk assessments;
2. Assist in Health & Safety training for new employees;
3. Carry out regular internal Health & Safety audits;
4. Assist safety personnel in preparing safety manuals and guidelines;
5. Collaborate with departmental heads in implementing any new Health & Safety processes;
6. Ensure all Health & Safety related documentation is up to date;
7. Assist in organisation of Health & Safety training for employees where required;
8. Collaborate with management to monitor compliance and identify safety issues.
Qualifications:
The ideal Candidate will have or be able to demonstrate:
1. 1 - 2 years' experience in a similar role would be beneficial but is not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates with greater experience in this field;
2. Good interpersonal relationships, ability to build good team and cross functional relationships so that all information, both written and verbal, is clearly communicated to the relevant stakeholders;
3. Focus on continuous improvement and implementation of problem-solving techniques and standardisation;
4. Ability to implement good follow up and control in all aspects of the role;
5. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks as necessary;
6. Min. Level 6 QQI in Health and Safety Required;
7. Knowledge and compliance of H&S Legislation;
8. Manual Handling Instructor and/or Forklift Instructor training would be beneficial;
9. IT proficient in Microsoft Office.
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