Support the client company in Veghel on occupational safety and risk management. Advise sites and distribution centres, turn legislation into practical solutions and guide improvements. 32–40 hours per week; hybrid working is possible.
The role
As a health and safety specialist, you will support the client company with occupational safety and working-conditions matters. From the office in Veghel, you will work with the safety team and advise sites, distribution centres and management. You will connect safety policy with day-to-day practice, identify risks and translate legislation into clear, workable solutions. You will also help strengthen safety awareness.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor compliance with legislation on working conditions and risk management.
- Develop and update policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Analyse safety data and use it to plan targeted improvements.
- Support risk assessments and reviews, track progress and help implement agreed improvement actions.
- Investigate the causes of incidents and accidents and advise on preventive measures.
- Give sites practical advice, communicate clearly and provide safety guidance.
Hours and working arrangements
The role is 32 to 40 hours per week. Hybrid working is possible. A fixed daily schedule or shift pattern has not been specified.
What you bring
- A completed higher professional education qualification at Dutch HBO level.
- A diploma in Middelbare Veiligheidskunde.
- A qualification in Integrated Safety Studies is an advantage.
- Ideally, five years of experience in safety, prevention or risk management.
- Knowledge of legislation on occupational safety and working conditions.
- Clear and persuasive communication skills.
- An understanding of differing interests within a large organisation.
- The ability to bring people together and develop workable solutions collaboratively.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently while keeping the shared result in view.
What is offered
- Pay aligned with your experience and the role; no specific salary figure is provided.
- 25 days of annual leave for a full-time appointment, with the option to purchase 10 additional days.
- A laptop, phone and pension scheme.
- Scope for initiative and professional development, hybrid working, and team events.
- The contract type has not been specified.