Health & Safety Manager

Join Musgrave – Empowering Communities, Innovating the Future Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like Super Valu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave Market Place. By supporting thousands of retail and food service family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve.

We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as Health & Safety Manager.

This role will primarily be responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and review of the occupational health & safety management system across Musgrave Northern Ireland Company Owned stores, Market Place depots and office locations (Dargan, Market Place depots and Drinks Inc).

• Manage and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) for MNI in line with current legislation.
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety best practice is embedded across systems of work.
• Ensure legislative compliance across all locations within remit.
• Continuously advise the organisation on applicable legislative provisions.
• Drive continuous improvement within Health & Safety Management to support the delivery of best shop in town approach.
• Manage the accident and incident database; ensure full reporting and investigation of all events.
• Manage insurance claims across Company Owned Stores, Market Place and office locations.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to mitigate claim risk.
• Compile Monthly KPI and claims reports.

• Inspect and audit sites across MNI for H&S compliance in line with the audit calendar.
• Ensure that KPIs, risk assessments and all required H&S records are completed.
• Work with sites to achieve leading and lagging safety performance indicator targets.
• Ensure Safe System of Work instructions are rolled out and adhered to.

• Work with all sites to maintain OHSMS and ensure Action Plans are completed.
• Support the Property Manager to ensure statutory testing, planned preventive maintenance and audits are completed, and corrective actions closed out.
• Support HR with colleague risk assessments relating to fitness for work and appropriate health and safety at work.

• Support the Training Team in delivering Health & Safety training.
• Ensure all colleagues complete required legal and mandatory training.
• Ensure effective communication of H&S across MNI through awareness campaigns and strong messaging.

• Health and Safety degree or NEBOSH H&S diploma (minimum) or in the process of attaining either.
• Previous health & safety experience in a wholesale or retail environment.
• Previous experience of managing a Health and Safety System to OHSAS 18001 standards or similar. Excellent communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Excellent planning, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time/workload effectively.
• Ability to work on own and make key decisions based on business risk.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio.
• Valid UK/NI Driving License.

• Recognised training qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling Instructor, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, etc).
• Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions.

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.