Norbrook Laboratories offer 12 month Environmental Health and Safety placements to undergraduates
Applications are invited from students wishing to participate in Norbrook’s Industrial Placement Programme for the period 2022/2023. Norbrook are currently offering a twelve month placement to undergraduates with an interest in working within the Environmental Health & Safety Department.
Prospective applicants will support the Environmental Health & Safety team to assist the company in meeting & exceeding its legal obligation with regard to all health & safety regulations. Assist in establishing & implementing standards within each site, support audit & inspection routines & work with various departments on continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & safety culture within Norbrook Laboratories Limited.
Norbrook pride themselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally. They develop & manufacture veterinary medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, they have opportunities for individuals to join and develop their career in a global company.
Their business strategy is supported by their Values – Customer Value, One Team, Results Driven, Excellence, Innovation, and Quality – and they support employees to live the behaviours that creates our culture. Norbrook’s on-going success is based on the expertise, knowledge and innovation of their employees. If you are interested in joining the team at Norbrook and supporting their vision, then apply for this role.
Main Activities/Tasks
- Ensure practical risk assessments are carried out for all tasks within the company.
- Report KPIs to company through weekly, monthly EHS meetings and notice boards. Present trend analysis to the EHS manager each month & actively work to drive improvements to trends.
- Ability to host H&S audits, work with auditors to demonstrate compliance & develop action plans to close any gaps identified through external audits.
- Organise and deliver H&S training as required.
- Ensure company sets its employees and contractors to work in a safe manner.
- Set example for good housekeeping, mind-sets and behaviours. Complete safety inspections regularly, feedback and follow up on closure of actions.
- Challenge unsafe systems of work, advise on alternative SSOW. Provide information, instruction and training where required.
- Use various systems as part of day to day activities, e.g. Effective.ie, P2P. to assist the EHS Team in their day to day duties.
- Remain up to date with changes in legislation & ensure a continuous improvement approach is developed within the EH&S Department to drive progress.
- Any other duties as deemed necessary by management.
Essential Criteria:
- Prospective applicants will be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) and currently studying a Science Related discipline, having successfully completed two years.
- The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel and will possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written as demonstrated on application form and at interview).
- The ability to work effectively both on own initiative and within a team environment along with proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out are also essential attributes for this role.
- In addition applicants must be available from the beginning of July for a minimum of 12 months.
- This placement will offer further training and career development within a dynamic and fast-growing international Company.
Duration: Full time, 12 Months
Location: Newry, Co. Down
Remuneration: Salary Attractive
Benefits: Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, 30 days annual leave, Wedding Leave, Employee well-being initiatives, Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, On-site free parking, Canteen Facilities, Employee Perks scheme, Discounted Car Insurance, Annual Employee raffle, employee recognition scheme, career development opportunities and much more…
Contact: The Human Resources Department or click the Apply for Job button
Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
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