Safety Specialist

Kone México; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meaningful role

Safety culture

Diverse responsibilities

Collaboration with safety experts

Development opportunities

Résumé du poste

KONE is seeking a Safety Specialist / Prevention Advisor BeLux based in Brussels with regular travel across Belgium and Luxembourg. The role emphasizes field presence, visiting branches and sites, and turning safety principles into concrete daily practices.

You will collaborate with technicians, supervisors and managers to improve safety performance, coordinate audits, and implement preventive actions. English, French and Dutch communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in safety, prevention and wellbeing at work.
• Prevention Advisor Level 1 certification or eligible.
• Bachelor's degree if Level 1 is not obtained.
• Experience in safety, prevention, operations, field service or construction.
• Willingness to visit sites and work in the field.
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Act as Prevention Advisor for Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Provide practical safety guidance to managers and employees.
• Conduct risk analyses, workplace visits and safety observations.
• Support investigation and follow-up of accidents and near misses.
• Prepare, coordinate and follow up safety audits (VCA and others).
• Help teams prepare for audits by aligning with supervisors and field teams.
• Coordinate safety initiatives, toolbox talks and awareness actions.
• Monitor implementation of safety processes and guidelines.
• Follow up on changes in safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in CPBW/CPPT activities and liaise with social partners.
• Coordinate inspections and checks of work equipment and materials.

Connaissances

Field presence

Communication skills

Safety management

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder management

French & Dutch fluency

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Prevention Advisor Level 1

Description du poste

Safety Specialist / Prevention Advisor BeLux Millions of people use elevators, escalators and automatic building doors every day. At KONE, we are committed to making people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Safety is at the heart of the way we work. It is part of our culture, our daily operations and our responsibility towards our employees, subcontractors, partners and customers. Our goal is clear: everyone goes home safe, every day. To strengthen our Safety team in Belgium and Luxembourg, we are looking for a Safety Specialist / Prevention Advisor who combines technical safety knowledge with a strong field presence, excellent communication skills and a hands‑on mindset. This is not a purely office‑based or administrative safety role. We are looking for someone who enjoys being close to the business, visiting branches and worksites, engaging with technicians, supervisors and managers, and helping teams turn safety principles into concrete daily practices.

What will you do?

You will play a key role in supporting and improving safety performance across the organization. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business on all safety‑related matters, while also taking an active role in the field.

• Acting as Prevention Advisor for KONE Belgium and Luxembourg and supporting the organization in meeting legal safety requirements.
• Providing practical advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees on safety, wellbeing and prevention topics.
• Conducting risk analyses, workplace visits and safety observations, and translating findings into clear recommendations and concrete follow‑up actions.
• Supporting the investigation and follow‑up of accidents, incidents and near misses, including corrective and preventive actions.
• Preparing, coordinating and following up safety audits, including VCA‑related audits and other internal or external audits.
• Helping operational teams prepare for audits by aligning with supervisors, branch managers and field teams in advance.
• Coordinating and animating safety initiatives, toolbox meetings, safety campaigns and awareness actions.
• Monitoring and supporting the implementation of safety processes, procedures and guidelines.
• Following up legal changes and developments in safety and prevention, and initiating actions where needed.
• Participating in CPBW/CPPT‑related activities and contributing to constructive dialogue with social partners.
• Supporting the coordination of safety‑related inspections and checks, including work equipment and technical material.
• Working closely with the FBL Safety/Quality/Environment organization and participating in regular exchanges with the wider regional team.
• Contributing, when needed, to quality‑related coordination topics, especially around audits and local follow‑up, while keeping safety as the main focus of the role.

What makes this role specific?

At KONE, safety happens in the field. Our teams work across different branches, customer sites and project environments. This means the role requires someone who is visible, approachable and willing to go where the work happens. You will need to build credibility with different audiences: technicians, team leaders, managers, external auditors, social partners and regional colleagues. You should be able to adapt your communication style, listen actively, remain neutral in sensitive situations and help people move forward in a constructive way. This role also requires strong ownership. You will receive questions from different parts of the organization and will need to assess priorities, investigate situations, coordinate stakeholders and follow through until actions are completed.

Who are we looking for?

• Has a strong interest in safety, prevention and wellbeing at work.
• Holds a Prevention Advisor level 1 certification, or is willing and eligible to obtain it.
• Has at least a bachelor’s degree if the level 1 certification still needs to be obtained.
• Brings relevant experience in safety, prevention, operations, field service, construction, technical environments or similar.
• Is comfortable working in the field and regularly visiting sites, branches and operational teams.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with different stakeholders, from technicians to senior management.
• Is able to listen actively, analyse situations objectively and provide practical advice.
• Is structured, accurate and strong in follow‑up.
• Has the ability to coordinate audits, inspections, meetings and action plans.
• Is proactive, hands‑on and not afraid to challenge, remind and repeat when needed.
• Can remain neutral, discreet and trustworthy in sensitive situations.
• Is fluent in French and Dutch. English is also important in our international environment.
• Has knowledge of VCA, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 or quality/safety audit processes. This is a strong asset.
• Has knowledge of the construction, technical service or field operations environment. This is a plus.

Your mindset

• Field‑oriented and visible.
• People‑focused and approachable.
• Structured and reliable.
• Strong in coordination and follow‑up.
• Able to influence without relying only on formal authority.
• Curious, analytical and solution‑oriented.
• Resilient and able to repeat key messages when needed.
• Motivated to grow into a long‑term safety role within KONE.

Practical information

The position is based in Brussels, with regular travel to KONE branches and sites across Belgium and Luxembourg. Occasional travel to France may be required for regional safety meetings or collaboration with the wider FBL team. You will work closely with the local Belgian organization and with the wider FBL Safety/Quality/Environment network.

What we offer

• A meaningful role with strong visibility across the organization.
• The opportunity to contribute to a positive safety culture.
• A varied position combining field visits, analysis, coordination, stakeholder management and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration with local and regional safety experts.
• Support in further developing your prevention and safety expertise.
• A company culture where safety, trust and continuous improvement are central.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co‑workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/

About KONE

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.