EHS Specialist

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Rijsbergen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader

Role ownership

Leadership collaboration

Safety culture

GXO University

Learning & development

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in the Breda region (Rijsbergen) is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to help shape a safer, more compliant workplace within a dynamic logistics operation.

Reporting to the Regional QESH Manager, you will lead the EHS agenda, perform risk assessments, coordinate audits and investigations, deliver training, and partner with site leadership to drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in EHS/QESH within logistics, warehousing or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of EHS management systems and ISO standards.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and investigations.
• Excellent communication; fluent in Dutch and English.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to coach and drive positive change across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the EHS management system and compliance.
• Partner with operational teams to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct risk assessments and support incident investigations with practical solutions.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and follow-up actions.
• Analyze EHS performance and provide safety/operational recommendations.
• Deliver training sessions, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and customer reviews).
• Drive environmental initiatives reducing waste and supporting sustainability.

Skills

EHS management

Audits

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

ISO standards

Communication

Dutch & English

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (EHS) | Rijsbergen (Breda Region)

Why this role matters

Join GXO and help create a safer, stronger workplace

At GXO, safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (EHS) to join our team in Rijsbergen (Breda region), supporting a leading technology customer.

Reporting to the Regional QESH Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and driving our health, safety and environmental agenda across the operation. This is more than a compliance-focused position. It's an opportunity to influence culture, build strong relationships across the business, and make a visible impact in a fast-paced logistics environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.

If you enjoy working closely with operational teams, solving problems, driving improvements and creating a safer workplace for everyone, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What's in it for you?

• Join a global industry leader with strong growth ambitions and long-term career opportunities


• Take ownership of a role where your expertise directly influences the success of the operation


• Work closely with site leadership and become a trusted advisor across the business


• Be part of a collaborative team that values safety, innovation and continuous improvement


• Access GXO University and a wide range of learning and development opportunities


• Enjoy a varied role combining strategic thinking with hands‑on operational impact

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and continuously improve the EHS management system, ensuring compliance with legal, corporate and customer requirements


• Partner with operational teams to promote a proactive safety culture and increase engagement across the site


• Conduct risk assessments and support incident and near‑miss investigations, identifying practical solutions that prevent recurrence


• Coordinate audits, inspections and compliance reviews, ensuring effective follow‑up of corrective and preventive actions


• Analyse EHS performance trends and provide recommendations that improve safety, quality and operational performance


• Deliver engaging training sessions, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives for employees, contractors, agency workers and visitors


• Support internal and external audits, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, customer and corporate compliance reviews


• Drive environmental initiatives that reduce waste and support GXO's sustainability objectives


• Contribute to emergency preparedness, business continuity and incident response processes

What you'll bring to GXO

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience in Health & Safety, Environmental, Compliance or QESH-related disciplines


• At least 5 years of experience within EHS, QESH, Health & Safety, Environmental or Compliance roles in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or another operational environment


• Strong knowledge of EHS management systems, ISO standards and relevant legislation


• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels


• Strong proficiency in both Dutch and English


• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset


• Strong relationship‑building skills and the confidence to coach, challenge and drive positive change

Why GXO?

At GXO, we believe people make the difference. We invest in our employees, encourage new ideas, and create opportunities for growth and development. You'll join a business where your expertise is respected, your contributions are visible, and your work directly influences the safety, wellbeing and success of the operation.

• If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while continuing to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Your work environment:

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics oversee their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the Northern Europe, GXO operates from 30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.