Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Railtraxx NV; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Remote work possibilities

Learning and development

Job summary

Railtraxx NV in Antwerp seeks an experienced Prevention Advisor to drive QHSE improvements across Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, with focus on wellbeing and safety in rail freight.

You will update risk assessments, investigate incidents, maintain the QHSE system, and support audits, working with the Head of QHSE and operations.

Railtraxx offers a company car, flexible hours and remote options, development opportunities, and an inspiring workplace overlooking the MAS and Scheldt.

Qualifications

• Experience with QHSE management systems and ISO standards.
• Prevention Advisor Level 1 or 2 qualification.
• Proven hands-on experience as a prevention advisor with risk assessment and improvement actions.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Good command of Dutch and English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and update risk assessments, advise on wellbeing at work and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Investigate incidents, analyse root causes and drive practical improvements with operational teams.
• Maintain the QHSE management system and keep procedures up to date.
• Carry out internal audits and inspections; support external audits and action follow-ups.
• Monitor regulations, licences and safety permits in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
• Report on safety and quality indicators; support CPBW meetings.
• Provide expert QHSE advice and collaborate on improvement projects.

Skills

QHSE management systems

ISO standards

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Auditing

Structured working style

MS Office

Dutch & English communication

German understanding

Education

Prevention Advisor Level 1/2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to help shape the future of sustainable freight transport?

At Railtraxx, we have a clear mission: shifting freight from road to rail.

Every day, we deliver innovative rail solutions with a strong focus on safety, quality, expertise, and entrepreneurship. As part of the Captrain Group, we are making an impact across Europe.

Do you have hands‑on experience with QHSE management systems and ISO standards, such as ISO 9001? Are you an experienced prevention advisor who enjoys turning risks into practical improvements?

At Railtraxx, you’ll have the opportunity to put your expertise into practice in a broad QHSE role, with a particular focus on well‑being and safety in rail freight.

Railway experience is a plus, but not a requirement. We will help you develop your knowledge of the specific railway environment through our training programme.

What will you do?

• Prevention & Safety: Conduct and update risk assessments, advise on well‑being at work and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Incident Management: Investigate incidents, analyse root causes and develop practical improvement measures together with operational teams.
• Quality & Processes: Maintain the QHSE management system and ensure procedures and work instructions remain practical and up to date.
• Audits & Inspections: Conduct internal audits and inspections, support external audits and follow up on improvement actions.
• Regulations & Permits: Work closely with the Head of QHSE to monitor applicable regulations, licences and safety permits in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
• Reporting & Consultation: Monitor safety and quality indicators, contribute to statutory reporting and prepare and support CPBW meetings.
• Collaboration: Provide expert QHSE advice and work on improvement projects together with the Head of QHSE, Operations and other colleagues.

This is not just an administrative role. We are looking for someone who thinks critically, provides sound advice and makes sure that procedures actually work in everyday practice.

What are we looking for?

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Practical experience with QHSE management systems and ISO standards.
• A Prevention Advisor Level 2 or Level 1 qualification.
• Proven hands‑on experience as a prevention advisor, with the ability to assess risks independently, provide advice and follow up on improvement actions.
• A higher level of professional and analytical thinking, acquired through education and/or relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• A good understanding of German and the ability to communicate when needed.
• A structured and responsible approach, with the ability to manage several files and priorities simultaneously.
• A critical mindset, combined with a collaborative and solution-oriented attitude.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

These are a plus, but not essential:

• Experience in rail transport, logistics, industry or another operational environment.
• Experience with QHSE management systems and ISO standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Additional experience or certification in auditing.
• Knowledge of French.

You don't need to know everything about railways from day one. A solid background in prevention, practical QHSE experience, a strong sense of responsibility and the motivation to learn are what matter most to us.

What do we offer?

• A company car and a competitive salary package.
• Flexible working hours and remote working possibilities.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development.
• An inspiring workplace overlooking the MAS and the Scheldt in Antwerp.
• A warm and supportive team where collaboration matters.
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to safer and more sustainable mobility.