European H&S Auditor - Germany

Trades Workforce Solutions; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 91.000 - 102.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading heavy industry manufacturer in Germany is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Auditor to join their central audit team. The role involves leading audits, ensuring compliance, and making impactful recommendations across operations in Cologne, Bremen, or Duisburg. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, be fluent in German and English, and possess a degree in engineering or related fields. This position requires frequent travel, approximately 50% of the time, and offers a competitive salary of €91,000-€102,000 plus benefits.

Leistungen

Travel allowances

Health and safety benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar H&S auditing role.
• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and relevant H&S frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Lead and conduct health and safety audits across German operations.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and best practice implementation.
• Produce clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Health and Safety auditing experience

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

European Health & Safety Auditor

Location: Germany (Cologne, Bremen or Duisburg)- (frequent travel required)
Salary: €91,000-€102,000 plus benefits, travel

About the role

We’re working with a global leader in heavy industry manufacturing that is driving change in its industry, committed to sustainability and decarbonisation. As part of their central audit team, they are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Auditor to join their corporate function. This is a key role focused on auditing and improving H&S governance and assurance across their German operations.

You’ll join a forward-thinking, diverse team within a global organisation that values continuous improvement, innovation, and making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct health and safety audits across German operations
• Ensure governance, compliance, and best practice implementation across multiple sites
• Analyse audit outcomes to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement
• Support timely closure of corrective and preventive actions
• Produce clear audit reports with actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with site teams and senior stakeholders
• Participate in special reviews or investigations as needed

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar H&S auditing role
• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and relevant H&S frameworks
• Degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related field
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel frequently (around 50%)