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Health & Safety Officer
Ref No: D/HSO/01/25
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. The successful candidate will be required to travel to our sites in Meath, Louth, Dublin, Kildare and Westmeath.
The Role:
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, including:
- Contribute to the development of the Company’s health & safety management systems;
- Conduct and update risk assessments;
- Ensure that employees and contractors are compliant with all health and safety legislation;
- Provide expert advice on health and safety matters to both managers and employees;
- Conduct investigations into accidents and near misses;
- Preparation of monthly reports and collating statistics;
- Conduct site inspections and provide training to employees;
- Ensure 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 Officer/Advisor role;
- Hold a 3rd level qualification in a related discipline. Consideration will be given to candidates that do not possess a third level qualification but can demonstrate at least five years’ experience in a Health & Safety Officer/Advisor role;
- Working knowledge and experience of implementing and managing hazard identification and risk management processes;
- Knowledge of ROI health and safety legislation;
- Experience of managing health and safety investigations;
- Experience of managing and implementing health and safety management systems;
- The ability to work on their own initiative within a dynamic work environment;
- Excellent analytical skills and a strong eye for detail;
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills;
About Us
Headquartered in Clonee, Co Meath, Drummonds is a leading supplier of agronomy services and agricultural inputs across the North East of Ireland. Annually at harvest the business processes more than 100,000 tonnes of native grain across eight locations, with manufacturing facilities for seeds and animal feeds in Drogheda and Navan.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
Drummonds is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better