Kepak Group

European meat processor with global reach

Health and Safety Officer

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Full-timeCornamucklaglass, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, IrelandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Ideally hold a certificate or diploma in Safety and Health; the business can facilitate this qualification.
Have 1 year of post-qualification experience in safety and health, ideally in food or manufacturing environments.
Be able to identify continuous-improvement initiatives and challenge the status quo.
Have strong information technology skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common software tools.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for health and safety project coordination, maintenance, and management.
Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of effective health and safety systems, policies, and procedures on site.
Assist in enforcing the effective implementation of health and safety practices.
Facilitate, support, and advise the on-site health and safety risk-management teams.
Train site personnel in department software applications required for their functions, including risk-management applications and spreadsheets.
Assist the Site Health and Safety Manager in undertaking and reviewing relevant assessments for site operations.
Liaise with safety personnel regarding site accident, incident, and near-miss reporting and investigations, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are formulated and implemented.
Investigate accidents by gathering evidence such as documentation and photographs.
Update and upload accident investigation reports.

Health and Safety Officer

Kepak Group · Ballybay, Ireland · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-14

Workplace: on_site

Department: Health & Safety

Description

We have am exciting Health & Safety Officer position to join our team in Ballybay, Monaghan. This is a full time, permanent position reporting to the Health & Safety Manager.

The Health & Safety Officer will play a vital role in coordinating, administering, and implementing a diverse array of health and safety projects and systems on-site. This exciting opportunity is perfect for individuals eager to contribute to a thriving environment while expanding their expertise and knowledge in the health and safety field.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for H&S project coordination, maintenance and management.
Assist in ongoing development and implementation of effective health and safety systems, policies and procedures on the site.
Assist in enforcing the effective implementation of health and safety practices
Facilitate, support and advise the health and safety risk management teams on site.
Train site personnel in a department’s software applications that are vital in order to fulfil their functions (Risk management applications and spreadsheets).
Assist Site H&S Manager to undertake and review relevant assessments for operations on site.
Liaising with safety personnel regarding site accident, incident and near misses reporting and investigations ensuring corrective and preventative actions are formulated and implemented.
Accident Investigations gathering evidence such as documentation and photographs.
Update and upload accident investigations reports.

Requirements

Requirements:

Ideally should hold a certificate or diploma in Safety and Health however this can also be facilitated by the business
1 years post qualification experience in safety and health, ideally food and / or manufacturing environments.
Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and ability to challenge status quo.
Strong IT sills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and other common software tools.

Benefits

What can we offer you?

Company Pension
Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
Subsidised canteen onsite

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About the Company

Kepak Group

European meat processor with global reach

Kepak Group is a large meat processor based in Ireland with 14 facilities across Ireland and the UK and sales offices worldwide. It produces and markets a wide range of fresh and value-added meat products for international foodservice and retail markets, guided by consumer insight and ongoing R&D. The company combines scale with a family-owned culture, offering a broad portfolio of brands and a strong focus on sustainable production, being a founding member of Origin Green. Its goal is to grow the business and its people, expanding its international footprint while maintaining high quality, sustainability, and value for customers.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.2M
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1981

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