HSE Business Partner - Warehousing & Depot, NEC - Germany

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Raunheim; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Germany is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner for landside operations across warehouses and depots. The role is based in Philippsburg and local employment only, with 40-50% travel across Germany.

You will be the primary contact for HSE and work with site leaders to standardize safety practices. Youll coach leaders on HSE leadership, drive risk mitigation, and embed a resilient safety culture while ensuring compliance with global HSE standards and local

Qualifications

• 8+ years in HSE roles across multiple sites.
• Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (required) or NEBOSH/IOSH.
• Fluent German and professional English.
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Germany.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Managers in hazard identification and risk controls.
• Ensure compliance with Maersk HSE standards and local law.
• Coach leaders on HSE leadership and culture.
• Lead root-cause analysis of incidents and learning.
• Coordinate HSE committees, training, and emergency response.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Procurement on third-party safety.
• Conduct site visits and support waste management programs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

HSE knowledge

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

At Maersk, we have big plans for logistics and services. Our aspiration is nothing less than to become the global expert in integrated logistics, offering a truly end-to-end service that makes trade simpler and easier than ever. We are entrepreneurs at heart; we embrace every change as an opportunity. The diverse perspectives and contributions of our people are a unique advantage as we cross each new frontier. Every day we push ourselves to do better, and we encourage each other to do the same.

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner for our landside operations across Germany, encompassing warehouses and depots activities. As the primary point of contact for all HSE matters across your scope you will play a vital role in ensuring our operations are prepared, protected, and compliant.

You’ll collaborate with site leaders, local operations communities, and customers to drive HSE standardization, execute risk mitigation strategies, and embed a culture of resilience.

Travel within Germany is required, as needed, to support operations and initiatives.

This role will be based in Philippsburg and is open for local employment only.

This position will require 40-50% travel across Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Site Managers and Safety Champions in identifying workplace hazards and implementing effective risk controls using the hierarchy of control.
• Ensure compliance with APMM global HSE standards and advise on local legal requirements.
• Coach leaders on HSE leadership, share best practices, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Facilitate root cause analysis of incidents and learning activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Procurement to ensure effective HSE controls for third-party labour.
• Advise on safe work design, risk elimination during operational changes, and equipment-related hazards.
• Promote the use of visual management tools to engage frontline teams in HSE practices.
• Coordinate HSE Committees, training needs, and emergency response capabilities across sites.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and support waste management programs.
• Lead HSE impact and risk assessments during business growth or integration projects.
• Support delivery of regional and global HSE improvement strategies through structured governance and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years' experience in HSE roles, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or operational environments across multiple sites.
• Recognised HSE qualification (e.g. Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (required), NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent) and/or practical experience in safety, risk, or compliance roles. A relevant university degree (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management) is preferred but not essential.
• Fluent German and strong professional English are required due to the combination of local regulatory engagement and stakeholder interaction.
• Strong leadership, effective communicator, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence within a matrix environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a natural ability to build trust and create alignment across diverse teams and geographies.
• Analytical and data-driven, able to translate insights into actionable safety improvements.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation.
• Detail-focused, with a commitment to ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting safety culture and behavioural change, including coaching leaders and engaging frontline employees.
• Comfortable navigating change, ambiguity and driving behavioural and cultural shifts in HSE performance.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to operational sites across Germany.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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