EHS Specialist: Lead Safety, Compliance & Improvement

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

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.