EHS Specialist

<p><span style=font-size10.0pt;font-familyarial, helvetica, sans-serif><strong>Requisition ID 62572 <br>Position Type FT Permanent <br>Workplace Arrangement   </strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size14px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>About the role</b></H2> </div><div><p style=text-align justify;> </p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>We are seeking an<strong> EHS Technician</strong> to join our on‑site Environmental Health & Safety team in <strong>Listowel</strong>. This is a hands‑on, operational role within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, combining office‑based work with a strong daily presence on the factory floor.</span></p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Success in this role depends on your ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from operators and technicians to engineers and site leadership, while delivering clear, practical guidance.</span></p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>This position is part of our EHS Fast Track Programme, a development pathway designed to accelerate your progression into a high‑performing EHS professional. As a participant, you will receive formal accredited training, 11 coaching and mentoring, cross‑site exposure, and career progression opportunities.</span></p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>This is a permanent, full-time and onsite role.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size14px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>Key responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;> </p><ul><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Conduct routine EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, and environmental monitoring, proactively identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO management systems.</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Assist in accident/incident investigations and root‑cause analysis (RCA)</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Maintain EHS documentation, environmental records, and compliance documentation.</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Monitor key environmental metrics and contribute to environmental and sustainability improvement projects.</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Collaborate daily with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to promote safe and sustainable working practices.</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Deliver on‑site training to employees, supporting behavioural safety, environmental awareness, and a strong compliance culture.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size14px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>Qualifications and skills</b></H2> </div><div><p style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;> </p><ul><li style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>1 to 3+ years in an EHS, operational safety or environmental role, ideally within a manufacturing</span></li><li style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Technical education in chemistry, food science, environmental science, engineering, or EHS</span></li><li style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organisational levels.</span></li><li style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Strong organisational skills, problem‑solving mindset, and attention to detail.</span></li><li style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;><span style=font-size 10pt; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif;>Passion for behavioural safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size14px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>What we offer</b></H2> </div><div><p style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;> </p><ul><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Competitive salary aligned with experience</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Access to the EHS Fast Track Programme, including accredited training and opportunities for growth across a global organisation.</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Healthcare allowance</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Matched pension scheme and life insurance</span></li><li style=text-align justify; font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>25 days annual leave</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size14px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>About Kerry Dairy Ireland</b></H2> </div><div><p style=text-align justify;> </p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.</span></p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Our Agribusiness division plays a vital role in supporting Ireland’s farming community. We provide farmers with essential products and services, including animal feed, fertilisers, crop protection, and farm supplies, ensuring sustainable and efficient farm operations. Through expert advice and innovative solutions, we help our 2,800 milk suppliers optimise productivity while maintaining the highest standards of animal health and environmental care. This partnership approach strengthens our farm-to-fork model and reinforces our commitment to sustainability and long-term growth for Irish agriculture.</span></p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Our Safety purpose</span></p><p style=text-align justify;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>“we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.</span></p></div></div></div><p style=text-alignjustify><span style=font-familyarial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size10.0pt>Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.</span></p><p style=text-alignjustify> </p><p style=text-alignjustify><span style=font-familyarial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size10.0pt><strong>Recruiter</strong> #LI-SR1 </span><br><span style=font-familyarial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size10.0pt><strong>Posting Type</strong> LI </span></p><p style=text-alignjustify> </p><p style=text-alignjustify><span style=font-familyarial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size10.0pt><strong>Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.</strong></span></p>