Group Health & Safety Support Advisor

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 Linked In 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