Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Technician

Crealis Group; Mozelos; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crealis Group in Portugal is seeking an HSE Specialist to strengthen Health, Safety & Environment on our industrial site. This hands-on, operational role works with production teams and management to identify risks, implement preventive measures and improve environmental performance.

You will conduct workplace risk assessments, investigate incidents, ensure machinery and manual handling safety, and support training and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Minimum technical qualification or degree in Safety, Environment, Engineering or related field.
• Previous HSE experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, machinery safety and environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Excellent shop-floor communication and practical problem-solving skills.
• English proficiency for interaction with international teams.
• Experience in cork, wood or similar manufacturing sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Workplace risk assessment and shop-floor safety monitoring.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses.
• Oversee machinery, dust, noise, manual handling and forklift safety.
• Develop safety procedures, PPE, training and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure environmental compliance and manage waste.
• Monitor chemical safety and environmental performance.
• Track HSE KPIs, audits and corrective actions.

Job description

We are looking for an HSE Specialist to strengthen Health, Safety & Environment management at our industrial site. This is a hands‑on operational role, working closely with production teams and management to identify risks, ensure effective preventive measures and improve the site's environmental performance.

Key responsibilities

• Workplace risk assessment and shop‑floor safety monitoring
• Accident, incident and near‑miss investigation
• Machinery, dust, noise, manual handling and forklift safety
• Safety procedures, PPE, training and emergency preparedness
• Environmental compliance and waste management
• Chemical safety and environmental monitoring
• HSE KPIs, audits, inspections and corrective‑action follow‑up

Your background

• Technical qualification or degree in Safety, Environment, Engineering or related field
• Previous HSE experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of risk assessment, machinery safety and environmental compliance
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Strong shop‑floor communication skills and practical problem‑solving approach
• English for interaction with international teams
• Experience in the cork, wood or similar manufacturing sector would be an advantage.

Join us and help make safety and environmental responsibility part of the way we operate every day!