Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance and drive a proactive safety culture on-site.
If you have a strong background in risk management within the Food Manufacturing (FMCG)sector and a passion for creating safe, legally compliant, and resilient working environments, this is the opportunity for you.
Minimum requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment is essential.
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment (essential) .
• 5 to 10 years as an HSE or Risk Manager.
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH IGC (Essential)
• HIRA Training certificate (Essential).
• 5 to 10 years in managing outsourced service providers is desirable.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental Acts and legislation.
• Implement and maintain HSE standards, procedures, and control systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Deliver ongoing HSE training, coaching, toolbox talks (e.g., for Invocoms), and legal compliance sessions.
• Onboard new employees regarding HSE requirements, arrange annual, entry, and exit medicals, and manage related reporting.
• Evaluate and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
• Build and maintain a culture of health and safety, promoting zero-injury objectives through employee engagement.
• Address unsafe behaviours and conditions and reinforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly HSE representative meetings and recognise excellence in HSE performance when observed.
• Proactively identify and address hazards to prevent incidents, injuries, property damage, and reduce or eliminate risks.
• Investigate incidents and implement measures to eliminate or reduce loss, theft, and security breaches.
• Ensure business continuity by maintaining insurance-related standards, addressing audit findings, and implementing emergency response plans.
• Manage outsourced service providers and ad hoc contractors with a focus on HSE compliance.
• Ensure continuous improvement of site HSE through regular internal and external audits.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of HSE legislation and Acts.
• Apply incident investigation techniques and follow structured procedures.
• Analyse HSE data to identify trends and develop targeted corrective actions.
• Follow instructions and procedures meticulously to maintain a safe working environment.