Join The Fane
Valley Team

Fane Valley Co-operative has interests in animal feed manufacturing, agricultural supplies and the provision of specialist on-farm technical support services, fully integrated duck production & processing, porridge oats & breakfast cereal and the added value processing of edible offals, fats and proteins. 

We now wish to appoint a highly motivated Health and Safety Officer with a proven ability to work on their own initiative and who can add value to the Health and Safety function within our business.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for undertaking duties covering all aspects of Health and Safety in the workplace.

The Role:

• The development/implementation of the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management systems across all sites;
• Conducting and updating risk assessments;
• Ensuring that employees and contractors are compliant with all Health and Safety Legislation (NI and ROI);
• Providing advice on Health and Safety matters to both managers and employees;
• Health and Safety investigations of accidents and near misses;
• Preparation of monthly Health and Safety reports and collating Health and Safety statistics;
• Conducting site inspections and providing training to employees;
• Ensuring that our contractors’ codes of practice are up to date and adhered to by all employees and contractors.

The Person:

• At least two years’ experience in a Health and Safety role;
• A 3rd level qualification in a related discipline is desirable, as is NEBOSH certification;
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing and managing hazard identification and risk management processes;
• Knowledge of both NI and ROI Health and Safety legislation;
• Previous experience of managing Health and Safety investigations;
• Experience of managing and implementing Health and Safety management systems;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• The ability to work on their own initiative within a dynamic work environment;
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong eye for detail;
• A Driving license and access to their own transport.

In return, the company offers an attractive salary and benefits package which includes: Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes.

To request an application form, please contact the HR department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.wpenginepowered.com Tel: (028) 92 610480 or apply directly through our Get Got portal.