Kepak Group, is excited to welcome a dedicated Health and Safety Officer to our team. In this vital role, you'll be instrumental in safeguarding the health and safety of our workforce while upholding exceptional safety standards throughout our operations.
At Kepak Group, we are passionate about delivering top-quality food products and prioritizing the well-being of our employees, all within a secure and supportive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses to identify causes and prevent future occurrences
- Provide training and instruction on safety protocols and procedures to employees
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement risk management strategies
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to health and safety
- Stay updated with relevant health and safety legislation and industry best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
- Proven experience in a health and safety role, preferably within the food production industry
- Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Passion for safety and commitment to promoting a positive safety culture
Benefits
- Pension: Kepak will contribute 50% of your contribution, up to a maximum of 3%.
- Health Insurance: As an employee of Kepak, you get access to discounted health insurance plans with Irish Life Health.
- Employee Discount Platform: All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands like Circle K, Tesco and Halfords.
- Additional Annual Leave: Kepak rewards long serving employees with extra annual leave – after 5 years’ service all employees get 2 additional days, an additional day after 10 years and another day after 15 years.
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Canteen / Lunch / Tea Coffee: As an employee of Kepak Kilbeggan, you are entitled to free teas/ coffee and discounted lunches / dinners
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Discounted meat purchases
- Free Car Parking
