Core to our success is our people, and we now have a new and exciting opportunity to join our Health & Safety team.
This successful applicant will work closely with Group Health & Safety Advisors, supporting throughout Dale Farm sites.
The initial focus will be at the Cookstown site, with regular travel to Wrexham, Wales site as required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Engagement & Presence
- Carry out regular safety walks with supervisors and managers
- Promote hazard reporting and positive safety behaviours
- Support toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Assist in delivering safety campaigns and initiatives
- Provide guidance to employees on basic safety procedures and rules
2. Monitoring & Inspections
- Complete planned safety inspections and record findings
- Monitor workplace conditions and escalate risks where necessary
- Support internal audits and compliance checks
- Track corrective actions and follow up overdue items
- Observe high-risk activities (LOTO, confined space, hot work, work at height) and report concerns
3. Incident & Near Miss Management
- Assist with accident and near miss investigations
- Gather statements, photographs and evidence
- Ensure incidents are correctly categorised in the H&S system
- Monitor investigation quality and outstanding actions
- Identify recurring trends and raise to H&S Advisor
4. Risk Assessments & Documentation
- Support departments in reviewing risk assessments
- Help transfer risk assessments into company formats/systems
- Assist in maintaining Safe Systems of Work
- Support COSHH assessments and chemical registers
- Maintain statutory inspection and safety registers
5. Training & Competency Support
- Maintain training matrices and records
- Monitor LMS completion and notify managers of gaps
- Arrange training sessions and bookings
- Deliver basic awareness training once competent
- Support inductions and contractor briefings
6. Systems & Administration
- Maintain accuracy of the H&S management system
- Upload inspections, actions and documentation
- Produce basic reports and statistics
- Maintain noticeboards and site safety communications
- Support preparation of monthly H&S meetings
7. Emergency & Compliance Support
- Support emergency drills and evacuations
- Check first aid and emergency equipment
- Assist with contractor safety compliance
- Support legal compliance tracking activities
Key Relationships
- Site Managers & Supervisors
- Production & Maintenance Teams
- Contractors & Visitors
- HR & Training Teams
- Group H&S Team
What we are looking for:
Essential Criteria
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised and methodical approach
- Confident engaging with operational employees
- IT literacy
- Full driving licence
Desirable Criteria
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role preferably within food manufacturing.
- Good understanding of health & safety legislation and risk management.
- Experience using H&S management systems
Why Dale Farm?
We have a lot to offer our employees, including:
- This role offers hybrid working based on the companys current hybrid working arrangement.
- Salary depending on experience
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- contributary company pension
- Life Assurance
Supportive work environment and culture, which is based on our core values:
Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability
You can find out more about life at Dale Farm on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages, and on our company website.
Only applications with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.
No unsolicited CVs from Agencies.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer
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