Kepak Health and Safety Graduate Programme 2027 - Ireland

Kepak is seeking to recruit for the 2027 Health and Safety Graduate Programme at its Kepak Cork site in Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. The programme runs for 2 years, starting 6th September 2027, and aims to develop future Health and Safety leaders. The H&S Graduate will be responsible for developing and implementing Health and Safety management systems within the site, supporting Business Unit Managers, and aligning site management with Group safety strategy. The role is full time and on-site.

Responsibilities

Ongoing development and implementation of improved Health and Safety practices, policies and procedures on site; enforce effective operation of Safety and Health practices and policies with Business Unit Managers; develop and budget effective training policies for the site; facilitate, support and advise Site Risk Management teams; chair Site Safety meetings; ensure all personnel are fully safety trained and competent for the role; assist Business Unit Managers with Risk Assessments and review them regularly; implement internal audit processes at site level and measure performance and action planning; present a monthly written safety report to the Site Manager; undertake regular unscheduled safety audits to ensure compliance with Group policy; identify breaches and report them; liaise with HSA and other outside agencies on H&S matters; meet reporting deadlines and KPI targets set by the Site Manager

Requirements

Hardworking and ambitious; willing to learn and grow in a challenging, fast-paced environment; mobile and willing to travel throughout the programme to undertake development activities at any Kepak site in the UK and Ireland; alignment with core values (Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, Teamwork); strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills; organized, energetic and self-motivated; ability to work on own initiative without immediate hands-on support; ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and challenge the status quo; strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and other common software tools; high level of analytical, methodology and time management skills; high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme; Service-Related Annual Leave; Discounted Health Insurance; Educational Assistance/L&D; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme; Potential salary increase of €1,500 at the start of Year 2