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Safety Advisor (HVK) – Hengelo

Posted on 30 October 2026

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Laurens Verheijden

Chemicals & QHSE advisor

l.verheijden@teamaxtreno.com

Advise organisations on strategic safety issues, strengthen safety culture and lead RI&E assessments. You have a completed HVK qualification and are a certified occupational safety expert. The role is based in Hengelo and offers 32–40 hours per week.

The role

As an HVK-qualified safety advisor, you advise organisations across different sectors on strategic and tactical safety issues. You help them improve their safety maturity, looking beyond systems and procedures to consider behaviour, leadership and culture. The role is based in Hengelo, Overijssel.

  • Analyse how organisations manage risks and safety, identify opportunities for improvement and turn findings into practical actions.
  • Advise directors and management teams on safety policy, strategic choices and decision-making.
  • Support the development and implementation of safety policy, stronger safety culture and lasting improvements in performance.
  • Facilitate sessions and workshops on behaviour, culture and collaboration.
  • Work on matters relating to ISO 45001 and/or the Safety Culture Ladder, and guide organisations towards certification.
  • Prepare RI&E (Risk Inventory and Evaluation) assessments, carry out RI&E projects, review colleagues' assessments and translate findings into concrete improvements. Ensure quality and compliance with regulations.
  • Work with colleagues to further develop the approach to safety.

What you bring

  • A completed HVK qualification.
  • Experience with strategic and tactical safety issues.
  • Strong analytical skills and insight into behaviour and culture.
  • Experience with ISO 45001 and/or the Safety Culture Ladder.
  • The ability to advise at director and management level.
  • Experience with safety-related change programmes.
  • The ability to prepare RI&E assessments and turn findings into improvements.
  • Certification as an occupational safety expert and authorisation to review RI&Es.
  • A practical, precise and solution-focused approach.
  • Strong communication skills, initiative and a collaborative mindset.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development.

What is offered?

  • A 32–40-hour working week.
  • A strong team, room to grow and good employment conditions.

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