Fane Valley is an equal opportunities employer
Health & Safety Officer Job Ref No: FV/HSO/07/24
Fane Valley Co-operative has interests in animal feed manufacturing, agricultural supplies and the provision of specialist on-farm technical support services, fully integrated duck production & processing, porridge oats & breakfast cereal and the added value processing of edible offals, fats and proteins. We now wish to appoint a 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 based from our Fane Valley Feeds site in Omagh and will be required to travel to our other sites in Northern Ireland, Donegal and Monaghan.
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.
The Role:
• Contribute to the development of the Company’s Health and Safety Management systems across all sites;
• Conduct and update risk assessments;
• Ensure that employees and contractors are compliant with all Health and Safety Legislation (NI and ROI);
• Provide advice on health and safety matters to both managers and employees;
• Carry out health and safety investigations of accidents and near misses;
• Preparation of monthly health and safety reports and collating health and safety 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 role and;
• Hold a 3rd level qualification in a related discipline and a NEBOSH certificate, 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 role;
• Experience of implementing and managing hazard identification and risk management processes;
• Knowledge of both NI and ROI Health and Safety legislation;
• Experience of managing Health and Safety investigations;
• Experience of managing and implementing Health and Safety management systems;
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills and a strong eye for detail;
• The ability to work on their own initiative within a dynamic work environment;
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong eye for detail;
• A Driving license and access to their own transport.
In return the company offers an attractive salary and benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes. There are also opportunities for training and development and excellent career progression. To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform:
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday 2nd August 2024.
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