Hands-On HSE Advisor: Warehouse Safety & Compliance

VF Corporation; Almelo; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Pension and insurance

Commuting allowance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

VF Corporation is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for its Distribution Center in Almelo, the Netherlands. The role focuses on creating a safe, healthy and compliant working environment on the warehouse floor, with hands-on responsibilities in risk management, incident prevention and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Operations, HR, Maintenance and EMEA stakeholders to translate safety requirements into practical solutions and foster a proactive safety culture at the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety within warehouse/logistics environments.
• Knowledge of Dutch occupational safety regulations (Arbowet) and RI&E process.
• Experience with risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Willingness to work hands-on in the operational environment.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001/ISO 14001/ISO 9001 or VCA is advantageous.
• Experience with Security/Asset Protection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform the statutory duties of the Preventiemedewerker and contribute to RI&E, Plan of Action and preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch Health & Safety legislation and VF standards.
• Lead and coordinate risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations and CAPA actions.
• Identify hazards and implement preventive measures with operational leaders.
• Coordinate HSE audits and support emergency preparedness and incident management.
• Develop and deliver HSE training and safety awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Maintenance, and external partners.
• Monitor HSE performance and report incidents, risks and mitigations.
• Support Security and Asset Protection activities with on-site security and regional teams.

Skills

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Dutch language

English language

Tools

RI&E process

Arbowet knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

VF Corporation is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for its Distribution Center in Almelo, the Netherlands. The role focuses on creating a safe, healthy and compliant working environment on the warehouse floor, with hands-on responsibilities in risk management, incident prevention and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Operations, HR, Maintenance and EMEA stakeholders to translate safety requirements into practical solutions and foster a proactive safety culture at the site.