Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Health, Safety and Environment Officer (HSE Officer)

Lir Chocolates, Navan County Meath

Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week

• Lead HSE initiatives within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), setting future safety objectives and strategies.
• Foster a positive and respectful safety culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, policies, and legal obligations.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments, safety plans, and emergency response procedures.
• Lead incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with various departments to embed HSE practices in all aspects of site operations.
• Oversee environmental management and identify opportunities for energy and carbon reduction.

• Experience: Substantial HSE management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Leadership: Ability to lead change, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Qualifications: BSc in Health & Safety, CMIOSH (or working towards), HACCP Level 3, and knowledge of ISO standards (14001, 45001, 50001). (Or working towards/ a desire to complete the above qualifications).

At Lir, we stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally. Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Operating from two cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to the art and enchantment of crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations.