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Health & Safety Officer
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cork
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Health & Safety Officer
Do you have a passion for workplace safety, a sharp eye for risk management, and the drive to foster a culture of health and wellbeing?
We’re hiring a Health & Safety Officer to join a leading international food manufacturing business. Operating across multiple regions, this organisation is known for its strong heritage, commitment to excellence, and continuous innovation in the FMCG sector.
The Company
Our client is a major player in the global food and consumer goods industry, producing well-loved household brands and operating manufacturing facilities across Europe. With a strong focus on people and safety, they combine decades of expertise with a forward-thinking approach to quality and compliance.
The Role
As Health & Safety Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and proactive environment for all employees at the site. You’ll support the delivery of regional health & safety strategies, lead risk assessments, and drive initiatives that prevent incidents and safeguard wellbeing. Reporting into regional leadership, you’ll collaborate across departments and act as the go-to advisor for all H&S matters.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate health and safety risks on site.
Conduct and review risk assessments, ensuring effective mitigation plans.
Lead investigations into incidents and ensure corrective actions are followed through.
Roll out regional policies, procedures, and wellbeing initiatives.
Deliver training modules to employees at all levels.
Maintain strong compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Monitor adherence to safety standards, policies, and corrective actions.
Provide regular reports on incidents, KPIs, and preventative measures.
Liaise with authorities, insurers, and external stakeholders on H&S matters.
What We’re Looking For
Degree or Higher Diploma in Health & Safety (Level 7/8).
Chartered member of IOSH (or equivalent).
At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Hands-on, motivated, and resilient approach to driving safety culture.
Why Apply?
✅ High Impact – Directly influence safety standards and wellbeing across a busy production site.
International Business – Be part of a global FMCG group with a strong heritage and ambitious growth plans.
Career Development – Opportunity to shape safety culture and grow within a dynamic organisation.
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