We are looking for an HSE Specialist to support and strengthen Health, Safety and Environmental Management across two industrial sites.

Based in Vechta and Lutten, Germany, you will advise management and employees on occupational health and safety matters, oversee HSE activities, ensure compliance with German legislation and contribute to the continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental standards.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Coordinate and support HSE activities across both sites.
Advise management and employees on occupational health and safety matters.
Ensure compliance with applicable German occupational health, safety and environmental legislation.
Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections and HSE audits.
Investigate incidents, identify root causes and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems.
Contribute to maintaining and improving ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Support the Occupational Reintegration Management (BEM) process.
Promote a strong safety culture and raise HSE awareness among employees.

Requirements / Your Profile:

German language proficiency: C1 minimum, due to regular communication with employees, management and German authorities.
FASI/Sifa qualification (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit) is highly preferred, as the role involves acting as the appointed Occupational Safety Specialist.
3–5 years of relevant, hands-on experience in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management.
Previous experience in manufacturing, production or a similar industrial environment is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of German occupational health, safety and environmental legislation.
Practical experience in risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations and HSE audits.
Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
Good written and spoken English communication skills.
Willingness and ability to work on-site across the Vechta and Lutten locations.