Dawn Meats

Meat supplier to retailers and foodservice

Environmental Officer

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 9

Full-timePollnacroaghy, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, IrelandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A relevant third-level Environmental or Engineering qualification, or similar, is required.
One to three years of experience in a similar food industry role is required.
Audit experience and comfort dealing with governing bodies are required.
The candidate must have knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering techniques, managing large amounts of data, report writing, and legislation.
Proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, is required.
Fluent English is required.
The ability to work both as part of a team and independently is essential.

Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with the site Environmental Protection Agency licence and manage related communication with relevant external bodies.
Control the operation, performance, cost, reporting, and resourcing of the onsite Effluent Treatment Plant.
Lead the site energy and resource team in achieving energy, water, and carbon reduction targets through measurement, analysis, and reporting.
Capture data relating to effluent, energy, water, waste, and sustainability measures, and format it into key performance indicators for reporting.
Maintain and improve the site's ISO 50001 Energy Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management systems.
Complete site energy and environmental audits to identify improvement opportunities and improve climate change resilience.
Coordinate all site waste management practices in line with group goals.
Liaise with the wider group environmental team on upcoming sustainability projects and strategies.
Promote and manage relationships with suppliers and other service partners, including contractors.

Desired Qualifications

A B.Sc. or B.E. degree in Environmental Science is preferred.

Overview

Company: Dawn Meats

Job Title: Environmental Officer

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Location: Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

Role Summary:

Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, New Zealand, France and continental Europe employing over 12,000 employees. We currently have opportunities for an experienced Environmental officer to join our production team in Ballyhaunis. Co. Mayo.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all environmental disciples within the site. This will involve the day-to-day management of all environmental related activities along with a series of environmental and sustainability-based projects.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be based in our Dawn Meats Ballyhaunis primary production plant and will be responsible for:

Full compliance of the site EPA licence and all the related communication with relevant external bodies
Controlling the operation, performance, cost, reporting and resourcing of the onsite Effluent Treatment Plant
Leading the site energy and resource team to achieve energy, water and carbon reduction targets; through measuring, analysis and reporting activities;
Capturing all relevant data relating to effluent, energy, water, waste and sustainability measures; and formatting such to form KPI’s for reporting.
Maintain and improve ISO50001 Energy management and ISO140001 Environmental management system on site;
Complete site energy/environmental audits to identify opportunities for improvement and improve climate change resilience;
Co-ordinate all waste management practices on site in line with group goals
Liaise with wider group environmental team on upcoming sustainability projects and strategies
Promote and manage excellent relationships with suppliers and other service partners, i.e. contractors etc.

Qualifications

The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

A relevant 3rd level Environmental/Engineering qualification (preferably B.Sc.\B.E. degree in environmental science) or similar;
1-3 years’ experience in a similar food industry role
Audit experience and comfortable to deal with governing bodies
Team player capable of working in a large operational team
A good knowledge of mechanical, electrical and environmental engineering techniques, managing large amounts of data, report writing; and legislation;
Excellent IT skills, including proficient use of MS Office suite, particularly excel.
Excellent communication skills with fluent English;
The ability to work as both part of a team and independently is essential;

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About the Company

Dawn Meats

Meat supplier to retailers and foodservice

Dawn Meats supplies beef and lamb to major supermarkets, food service and restaurants, exporting to over 70 countries, and sources grass-fed cattle and lamb from about 30,000 British and Irish farmers for processing at 11 Irish and 13 British plants. It works by maintaining close farming relationships, processing the meat in its plant network, and distributing to global customers with a focus on sustainability and quality. It differentiates itself as a family-owned business with deep farming heritage and direct farmer sourcing, plus a track record of sustainability and quality awards. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, sustainable meat worldwide by strengthening farmer partnerships and expanding responsible growth.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Waterford, Ireland
Founded: 1980

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