Environmental, Health and Safety Officer
Purpose of Position
At JFC, our success is built on our shared values — People First, Innovation Inspired, Growth Focused, Quality Driven, Performance Powered, and Safety Always.
The overall purpose of this role is to identify, plan and implement Environment, Health and Safety procedures and improvements as well as ensuring safety compliance to legislative standards. This role is based in our office in Tuam, but this position will have responsibility for our other JFC sites and therefore you will be required to travel/visit these sites as and when required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Development of group EHS management system in line with ISO 14001, including certification and audit coordination.
- Ensure Ireland & UK sites EHS statutory compliance & provide advice and guidance.
- Promote and embed a positive EHS culture across all sites.
- Develop, implement & review of policies & procedures ensuring they are up to date in line with legislation at all time.
- Co-ordinate risk assessments, inspection & audits.
- Manage all contractors and subcontractors who come onto site.
- Training of employees to promote awareness and ensure competence.
- Liaise with authorised bodies (e.g. HSA, HSE, Fire department, EPA etc.)
- Manage chemical safety onsite including hazardous waste.
- Manage JFC Lifting Gear to comply with relevant legislation.
- Effective management of H&S goods & services orders.
- Collate, analyse and report on EHS data for the group.
- Report on all accidents and incidents onsite. performing root cause analysis for incident/accident. investigations ensuring corrective action is taken.
- Health and Safety support required for safety tender documentation for potential new JFC site works.
- Ensure compliance with all Irish and UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements across all sites.
- Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency and resource management across all sites.
- Monitor and report environmental KPIs (waste, energy, water, emissions) and support delivery of environmental targets.
- Manage environmental permits, waste streams, chemical compliance (including SDS oversight) and hazardous materials.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and support environmental inspections, audits and sustainability reporting requirements.
- Provide assistance to JFC’s Group HR Manager with inductions and new starter training.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Degree (Level 8 or higher) in EHS or Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline essential.
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role is desirable but not mandatory.
- QQI Manual handling Instructor Course completed is an advantage.
- Occupational First Aider Desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems is preferable.
- High level of professionalism and good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a pro-active and efficient manner.
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational, prioritization and planning ability.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position. JFC is an equal opportunities employer.
