Health And Safety Specialist

Our client is a leading global food producer with operations spanning multiple regions.

This newly created health & safety role focuses on standardizing health & safety procedures, risk assessment, data analysis, and continuous improvement-initially across multiple Europe food processing operations, with long-term expansion across global sites.

The Health & Safety Coordinator will shape a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory excellence across global operations amongst the following:

• Develop, implement, and monitor H&S management systems.
• Establish international safety standards and ensure policy alignment
• Ensure compliance with global regulations and industry certifications
• Oversee incident reporting, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
• Lead safety audits, training initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Details:

• Hybrid role (3-4 days per week at HQ close to Rotterdam).
• Frequent travel (monthly visits to national, regional, and global sites).
• Collaborates with plant managers, local H&S teams, external authorities, and auditors.
• Strategic & hands-on approach required to drive H&S initiatives.
• Full-time (Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week) with strong benefits and growth.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (English and Dutch languages essential)
• 3-5 years Health and Safety experience within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent stakeholder management experience at all levels.
• Qualified to higher education level in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent is essential.
• Able to travel.

What Our Client Offers:

• Salary - open to experience (3-5 years)
• Car allowance
• Company annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Hours: 40 M-F
• Holiday allowance (Vakantiegeld)
• Annual leave: 25 days plus public holidays

For further details or for immediate consideration then please contact Peak Recruitment at or . Please note only shortlisted candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.