Health & Safety Officer. (Part-Time) 2 Days Per Week

Company Overview

Co-Operative Animal Health Ltd (CAHL)was founded in 1972 in Tullow, Co Carlow, Ireland. CAHL supplies Co-op’s, merchants and farmers with a comprehensive range of veterinary, dairy hygiene and animal nutrition products.

CAHL’s nutritional supplements range is produced at Nutribio, its manufacturing facility in Tivoli, Cork, Ireland. Nutribio’s production facility is supported by a highly qualified technical team in addition to our in-house laboratory which ensures all products are tested to the highest quality standards and offer our customers full traceability.

For over 50 years, CAHL have been the number one provider of livestock health and nutrition solutions in Ireland. We are committed to delivering solutions that improve the health and wellness of ruminants resulting in performance improvements in dairy, beef and sheep farm enterprises.

We focus on identifying key issues/problems that affect both current and potential customers and on designing solutions/programs to overcome these.

CAHL provide the complete animal husbandry solution to its customers which incorporates veterinary medicines, hygiene solutions and nutritional supplements to ensure that the animals health is always maximised while also giving the farmer a good return on investment.

Our strategy involves improving feed conversion, composition, fertility, integrity and cost.

All of our manufactured products are formulated based on the latest scientific research and in line with current EU legislation. A strict UFAS approved quality system is in place ensuring that all of our mineral supplements are in line with the premium standards that we adhere to.

What do we offer you?

An opportunity to work for a growing Company that is making a real difference, where you will work with a great Team and if you are looking for a learning and development environment, we have a proven history.

A competitive package which includes 21 days Annual Leave pro rated, opportunity to join a matching PRSA Pension Scheme, Discounted Healthcare cover, Education Assistance, Death in Service cover, Christmas Vouchers , Bike to Work Scheme and paid for Company Events to mention but some of the benefits. Flexible Hours and Remote working also available.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act and its associated legislation

2. Advise management on key health and safety issues

3. Maintain & update risk assessments for each area

4. Integrate and update Health & Safety Procedures ensuring statutory and environmental compliance

5. Chair the Health & Safety Committee and liaise with safety representatives.

6. Conduct and report on safety audits and inspections, working to close out any corrective actions

7. Ensure all employee and sub-contractors health & safety training and documentation is up-to-date

8. Review and update the Health & Safety statement as necessary

9. Conduct Health & Safety induction training and organize other H&S training as necessary.

10. Ensure compliance with relevant authorities; report accidents to the HSA.

Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements

· A relevant third level qualification in Health & Safety

Key Skills and core competencies

· Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a health and safety role

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work on own initiative

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 15 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tivoli, Cork, CO. Cork T23NW28: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• relevant experience in a health and safety role: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tivoli, Cork, CO. Cork T23NW28

Expected start date: 01/04/2025