Our client, a nationwide leading FMCG company, is looking for an experienced Health & Safety officer to join their team in Wexford.
About the Role:
The Successful Candidate will work to ensure a safe working environment for all employees by ensuring compliance with the latest legislation. Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that the Safety Policy is implemented throughout the plant.
- Responsible for being up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.
- Ensuring that management is advised on and understands all matters relating to the Safety of personnel, such as safe working practices, equipment and Safety training.
- Carrying out risk assessments, assessing workplace hazards, considering how risks could be reduced, formulating preventative measures including safe working procedures/safe systems of work and monitoring conformance.
- Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
- Third level qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years of H&S experience is required with experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills required.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and senior managers.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
Reasons to Apply:
- Excellent Salary Package - €40,000 - €50,000 DOE.
- 20 AL Days.
- Company Benefits.
- Strong Career Progression opportunities.