Health & Safety Officer

Portadown

Leading competitor in the FMCG industry

We have an exciting development opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for someone who has a passion for Health and Safety or a recent graduate of Health and Safety who has a great mix of being a people-focused person who has the desire and ambition to become a Health and Safety and OJT professional in the food industry, working in a very people-centric organization where Health and Safety is our number 1 priority.

This Health and Safety and OJT officer is a strategic role supporting the site in Northern Ireland, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with local legislation and ensuring adequate training programs related to safety are implemented.

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting of working conditions and observance of legal regulations and rules of safety and fire protection in the workplace. Keeping relevant parties informed of identified hazards, along with recommendations to address these hazards.
• Record keeping, collection and storage of documentation relating to fire protection, workplace accidents, occupational diseases and suspected cases of such diseases, as well as document retention of test results and measurement of harmful conditions in the workplace
• Management and preparation of the competency matrix and training program.
• Participation in the assessment of occupational risk related to the work performed.
• Collaboration with Occupational Health, organizing periodic medical examinations for team members
• Participating in the preparation of plans for the modernisation and development of the company, and formulating proposals to include technical and organizational solutions in these plans to improve health and safety at work and fire protection within the Company.

The Person:

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational health and safety and at least 2 years of relevant work experience or NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational health and safety or University degree.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and codes of practice.
• Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company
• Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems

If you have an interest in starting a career in the Health & Safety sector, please click 'apply' below and send a copy of your CV or call Conal 028 90 313 720 to discuss in confidence.