Are you passionate about ensuring a safe working environment and ready to kick-start your career in health and safety? We are hiring on behalf of one of our leading clients within the food manufacturing industry. We are seeking a Health and Safety Graduate to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a motivated graduate due to complete their studies in spring 2025 or someone who has recently just graduated in 2024.
If you're looking to gain hands-on experience and contribute to a culture where safety is the priority, we want to hear from you!
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
Type: Full-Time, Permanent role
Salary: €32,000
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Promoting a Safety-First Culture: Support the development and maintenance of a strong health and safety culture by encouraging robust hazard and near-miss reporting across the site.
Conducting Inspections: Regularly carry out safety inspections, prepare detailed reports, and collaborate with departmental representatives to implement corrective and preventative measures.
Training and Communication: Coordinate and support health and safety training programs, ensuring all mandatory training is completed on time. Deliver toolbox talks and safety alerts to foster ongoing improvement.
Emergency Preparedness: Assist in managing fire safety, chemical safety, and vehicle-related emergency procedures.
Contractor Management: Work with the H&S Manager to oversee contractor compliance. Audit contractor activities, review safety documentation, and deliver contractor training programs.
Data Analysis: Analyse safety data to identify trends, address problem areas, and implement proactive solutions to prevent accidents or incidents.
Compliance and Policy Development: Stay up-to-date with H&S regulations, ensure company compliance, and support the continuous review and enhancement of safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
Enterprise System Development: Assist in developing the health and safety enterprise system by identifying improvement opportunities, managing projects, and delivering training on new systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education: A relevant qualification in health and safety (completed in 2024 or due to be completed in spring 2025) is required.
Experience: Some practical experience, such as a college work placement, within the health and safety field is required.
Strong communication skills to explain safety procedures clearly and effectively.
Proficient in MS Office and other computer applications.
Exceptional administrative and literacy skills for producing reports and documentation.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail, with the firmness to enforce safety standards where necessary.
Why Join?
Competitive salary of Competitive salary of €32,000 per annum.
A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Hands-on training to help you build your expertise in health and safety.
The chance to make a tangible impact on the safety and wellbeing of the team.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting health, sustainability, and savings on your daily commute.
Pension Scheme: Helping you build a secure financial future from day one.
Pre-Retirement Planning & Savings Scheme: Supporting your long-term goals and financial security.
One Day of Giving: Contribute to causes that matter to you with a dedicated day for volunteering each year.
Employee Referral Program: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team with talented individuals.
Discounted Insurance: Enjoy savings on health, life, travel, and motor insurance.
Long Service Programme: Celebrating your dedication and commitment to the team.
Death in Service Payment: Ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Employee Support Program: Access confidential guidance and support for life's challenges.
My Wellness Programme & Onsite Health Checks: Prioritising your physical and mental well-being.
Onsite Parking & Tobacco-Free Workplace: Enhancing convenience and fostering a healthy work environment.
Marriage/Civil Ceremony Leave: Time to celebrate life’s special milestones
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to nicole.sinnott@osborne.i If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provide Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles
