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Health & Safety Officer - Manufacturing - Kilkenny
- Listed: 22 Jun 2026
- Health & Safety
- Kilkenny
- €50,000 - €55,000 & Package
Our client is a a key player in Ireland's food manufacturing sector. The company collaborates closely with farmers and contributes to the vitality of the Irish food industry.
About the role:
About the role:
- Kilkenny based role
- Salary €50,000 - €55,000 & Package
- Permanent position
- Become part of an established team & gain fantastic experience with one of Irelands leading companies
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System.
- Assist management in ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and industry standards.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure safe working practices are maintained.
- Participate in accident, incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitor and track corrective actions to ensure timely completion and effectiveness.
- Deliver safety inductions and support the coordination of employee health and safety training programmes.
- Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements and safe operating procedures.
- Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement, awareness campaigns and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Maintain health and safety records, reports, training matrices and statutory documentation.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response planning and first aid arrangements.
- Liaise with employees, contractors and external stakeholders on health and safety matters.
- Assist with the management of contractor safety and permit-to-work systems where applicable.
- Relevant H&S Qualification
- 2+ Years Experience
- Strong communication skills
