Lead QHSE in a port and terminal environment in Botlek Rotterdam. You will manage QHSE staff, investigate incidents and improve safety, quality and environmental performance. Permanent contract, 39 hours per week.
The role
At our client company, you will work in a port and terminal environment in Botlek Rotterdam, South Holland. As QHSE Manager, you will be responsible for applying and continually improving policies on quality, health, safety and the environment. You will lead QHSE staff and turn legislation and relevant standards into practical procedures for the workforce.
Your responsibilities
- Assess risks and improve working conditions. Develop safe ways of working for high-risk activities, instruct internal and external parties, and monitor compliance.
- Oversee terminal safety and security and ensure compliance with legislation and permit conditions.
- Record damage and accident reports, investigate incidents, and propose and implement improvements.
- Prepare the annual plan, assign actions and monitor progress. Organise QHSE meetings and contribute to discussions on safety, health and the environment.
- Keep policy documents, procedures and the QHSE management system up to date. Manage permits and coordinate internal and external audits.
- Monitor safety KPIs, prepare toolbox talks and awareness campaigns, and contribute to training in occupational health and safety and quality.
- Analyse QHSE data, report findings to terminal management and act as a point of contact for the competent authorities.
- Act as Head of the company emergency response organisation (Hoofd BHV) and as Prevention Officer, with indirect responsibility for security. Hold annual performance reviews with team members and address unsafe or inappropriate behaviour by employees and visitors.
What you bring
- A completed higher professional education qualification (HBO). A Higher Safety Expert qualification (Hoger Veiligheidskundige, HVK) is an advantage.
- At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of and experience with quality systems and QHSE legislation and regulations.
- Knowledge of setting up and maintaining a company emergency response organisation, or of the Hoofd BHV role, is an advantage.
- Experience in ports, logistics, transport or customs is an advantage.
- A valid category B driving licence.
- Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English.
- Initiative, accuracy, analytical skills, leadership ability, decisiveness and strong communication skills.
What is offered
- A permanent, full-time position of 39 hours per week.
- A market-aligned salary.
- A work phone and laptop.
- Training and development opportunities, a pension scheme, 26 days of annual leave and an 8.6% holiday allowance.
- An informal working atmosphere with opportunities to develop and progress in a growing, dynamic port environment.