Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Title: Health & Safety Specialist (m/f/d)

Industry: Intralogistics Automation

We’re hiring for a renowned manufacturer of Automation & Robotics Systems in Germany.

Looking for a dedicated individual to join our Health, Safety & Environment team as a Health & Safety Specialist (m/f/d) — someone who brings passion and foresight to actively shape and strengthen the safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic safety management: Ensure compliance with legal requirements, develop internal safety standards, and integrate emerging trends.
• Risk mitigation: Conduct risk assessments, analyse incidents, and implement appropriate preventive measures.
• Training & support: Deliver targeted safety training and awareness sessions for employees and managers.
• Internal & external collaboration: Liaise with authorities, trade associations, and internal departments to ensure full compliance with all safety-related regulations.
• Strengthening the safety culture: Contribute to the proactive development of a modern safety strategy and promote a sustainable safety mindset across the company.
• Audits & inspections: Support and conduct safety audits and inspections, and coordinate with the relevant external regulatory bodies.
• Process optimisation: Continuously improve safety procedures and introduce new initiatives to prevent workplace accidents.

Requirements:

• Education: Completed technical vocational training or a degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable field is a plus.
• Certifications: Recognised qualification as a Safety Specialist in accordance with §7 ASiG.
• Experience: Practical experience in conducting risk assessments, safety management, and accident analysis.
• Industry background: Ideally, professional experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant safety regulations (e.g. Workplace Ordinance, Equipment Safety Ordinance, DGUV standards).
• Stakeholder coordination: Experience in working with authorities, trade associations, and external inspection bodies.
• Personal skills: Strong communication, initiative, and the ability to work independently and assertively.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Bonuses, Flexible work models, home office options, corporate health management, regular team-building activities and more.