Lead health, safety and environmental activities in a production setting in Zaandam. Full-time role on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent position.
The role
As HSE Coordinator at our client company in Zaandam, North Holland, you safeguard employees’ health and safety. You manage the safety and environmental management system and help ensure compliance with legal and customer requirements. Working with QHSE and quality colleagues, you contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes and products. You report to the QHSE Manager. You also serve as the workplace emergency-response lead and prevention officer.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and improve the management system, focusing on safety and the environment.
- Prepare and maintain the formal workplace risk assessment, including its action plan.
- Implement and optimize ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Ensure effective follow-up of safety reports and guide external audits.
- Promote safety and environmental awareness through support, explanations and training.
- Keep the company emergency plan up to date, plan and conduct evacuation drills, and organize emergency-response meetings.
- Manage HSE training.
- Coordinate with the QHSE team, relevant departments and responsible personnel.
- Carry out improvement programmes and actions relating to safety, the environment, hygiene, order and cleanliness.
- Work with quality colleagues on the continuous improvement of processes and products.
What you bring
- A Higher Safety Expert qualification (Hogere Veiligheidskundige) or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in a comparable role.
- An internal auditor certificate.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English.
- Flexibility, a collaborative approach, decisiveness, integrity and awareness of the working environment.
- Technical understanding and knowledge of food processes.
Employment terms and schedule
This is a full-time role; no specific shift pattern is stated.
- A temporary 12-month employment contract, with the possibility of a permanent position.
- A market-rate salary depending on age and experience.
- 24 days of annual leave plus 10 additional working-time reduction days.
- Opportunities for further development through practical training.
- Access to sports at a discount.
- An independent role with broad responsibilities in an informal environment that values teamwork and results.