Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.
In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.
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 escal… (Truncated?)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Production & Maintenance Teams
- Contractors & Visitors
- HR & Training Teams
- Group H&S Team
What we are looking for:
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised and methodical approach
- Confident engaging with operational employees
- IT literacy
- Full driving licence
- 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 company’s current hybrid working arrangement.
- 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.
dalefarm.co.uk/careers
Only applications with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.
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Group Health & Safety Support Advisor in Cookstown employer: Dale Farm Ltd
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