SHEQ Specialist

TRADEBE; Chiampo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking a SHEQ Specialist to support and drive Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality excellence across our Italy operations. The role will cover two sites and report to the Country Manager and SHEQ Manager.

The successful candidate will implement and maintain integrated management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001), lead audits and investigations, and promote a strong SHEQ culture across sites. Fluency in English and travel between sites required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in SHEQ/HSE/QHSE roles in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Auditing, incident investigation and risk assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and improve SHEQ management systems to meet ISO standards.
• Coordinate internal audits and support external certifications and customer audits.
• Lead investigations of incidents, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor safety, environmental and quality KPIs and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Italian health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, OH&S or related

Job description

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses committed to creating a more sustainable planet and making a meaningful contribution to human well-being. As part of our continued growth in Italy, we are looking for a SHEQ Specialist to support and drive Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality excellence across our Italy operations.

The role will support two operational sites in Italy and will report hierarchically to the Country Manager and functionally to the SHEQ Manager.

Role Purpose

The SHEQ Specialist will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the company's Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management systems, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, corporate standards and certification requirements. The role acts as a key business partner to site management, promoting a strong SHEQ culture and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with Italy's health and safety regulations and internal SHEQ standards.
• Support the identification, assessment and control of occupational risks, maintaining risk assessments and preventive action plans.
• Lead and support investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and promote proactive safety initiatives across both sites.
• Coordinate safety inspections, workplace observations and compliance audits.
• Organize and deliver SHEQ training, inductions and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, emergency drills and business continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, licenses and applicable environmental legislation.
• Monitor environmental performance, including waste management, emissions, resource consumption and environmental KPIs.
• Support environmental reporting requirements and communications with local authorities when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in environmental inspections and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Quality

• Coordinate internal audits and support external certification and customer audits.
• Support the management of non-conformities, customer complaints, corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operational teams to standardize processes, improve performance and reduce operational risks.

Management Systems & Compliance

• Maintain and support the integrated management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Prepare SHEQ reports, KPI dashboards and management review inputs.
• Monitor changes in legislation and ensure organizational compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support corporate SHEQ programs and deployment of Group SHEQ initiatives across Italy operations.
• Work closely with site managers and department leaders to embed SHEQ requirements into day-to-day operations.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a SHEQ, HSE or QHSE role within an industrial environment.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Knowledge of Italy's health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience in auditing, incident investigation and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while influencing stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Fluent in the local language and professional working proficiency in English.
• Availability to travel regularly between company sites in Italy.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to play a key role supporting multiple industrial sites.
• International environment with exposure to corporate SHEQ programs and best practices.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A company committed to sustainability, safety and operational excellence.