Help embed safe, healthy and environmentally responsible working in a production site in Someren. You will engage colleagues, support risk assessments and audits, and coordinate continuous improvement.
The role
At our client company in Someren, North Brabant, you will help raise standards for safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work. This is a hands-on HSE role: you will make requirements practical on the production floor and involve employees and managers in building a strong safety culture. The varied production environment includes chemical, thermal and mechanical processes, alongside developments in automation and robotics.
Your responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering toolbox talks, instructions and awareness campaigns.
- Reviewing production processes for health, safety and environmental concerns and proposing improvements.
- Providing technical support to prevention officers and informing employees.
- Identifying risks and advising on explosion safety, hazardous substances, machine safety, and healthy and environmentally responsible working.
- Coaching managers on HSE leadership and involving colleagues in improvements and change.
- Coordinating and following up internal and external audits and RI&E risk assessments.
- Managing safety programmes and environmental permits, and supporting relevant compliance and environmental management systems.
- Coordinating the PDCA cycle in improvement projects covering safety, health and the environment.
- Working with colleagues in compliance and sustainability and advising production management on HSE matters.
What you bring
- HBO-level work and reasoning ability (Dutch higher professional education level).
- Good command of Dutch and English, with strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of RI&E and incident reporting and follow-up systems.
- Experience in, or a strong affinity with, manufacturing, and the ability to thrive in a varied production environment.
- Experience with the PDCA cycle and improvement processes.
- Experience with machine safety is important.
- Experience with hazardous substances and ISO 14001 is an advantage, but not essential.
- An interest in environmental issues and a willingness to develop your knowledge further.
- The ability to identify risks and opportunities for improvement, share knowledge and bring colleagues along in change.
What is offered
- A permanent employment contract.
- A gross monthly salary of €3,800–€4,500 on a full-time basis, depending on education and experience.
- 30 days of annual leave for full-time employment.
- A good pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution.
- Scope for initiative and professional growth, plus opportunities for additional training.
Weekly hours and any shift pattern are not specified.