HS Specialist

NKT; Lyckeby; On-site; SEK 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist in Karlskrona to enhance safe, healthy, and sustainable working practices. The role involves collaborating closely with local operations, implementing HS procedures, and contributing to improvements in health and safety performance. Key qualifications include a university degree in Health & Safety, several years of experience, and fluency in Swedish and English. Join NKT in promoting health and safety while supporting the green transition.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably within Health & Safety or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience within Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of HS processes in an industrial or operational environment.
• Experience participating in incident investigations or risk assessments.
• Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in reaching HS objectives and applying procedures.
• Participate in root cause analysis related to incidents and accidents.
• Act as a supporting role in investment projects.
• Prepare and carry out health and safety training and common education.
• Take part in risk assessments and HS-related evaluations.
• Support HS measurements, reporting, and coordination forums.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Training delivery

Education

University degree in Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Promote health and safety across local operations

As an HS Specialist in Karlskrona, you will work close to daily operations and contribute to safe, healthy, and sustainable ways of working. This role combines practical HS activities with advisory support, helping the organization reduce incidents and improve wellbeing across the site. You will be part of a global company supporting the green transition while helping improve safety and wellbeing in everyday business. Do you want a role where health and safety are closely connected to real operational needs?

Support daily operations with practical health and safety focus

In this position, you will be part of the HS Team KKA in Karlskrona, working closely with production and support functions. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining local HS procedures, advising the organization in operational matters, and contributing to continuous improvements in health and safety performance. You support managers and teams by providing clear guidance, structured follow‑up, and practical solutions aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in reaching HS objectives and applying procedures
• Participate in root cause analysis related to incidents and accidents
• Act as a supporting role in investment projects
• Prepare and carry out health and safety training and common education
• Take part in risk assessments and HS‑related evaluations
• Support HS measurements, reporting, and coordination forums

The role is based in Karlskrona and includes close collaboration with local operations and stakeholders. Limited travel may occur as part of coordination or project‑related activities. You report to the HS Manager in Karlskrona.

Supportive and communicative HS professional

You enjoy working close to people and operations, and you approach discussions with a supportive and clear communication style. You are structured, consistent, and motivated to contribute to improved working conditions. Building trust and maintaining good cooperation with different functions comes naturally to you, and you are comfortable handling both planned activities and day‑to‑day questions.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably within Health & Safety or a related field
• Several years of professional experience within Health & Safety
• Knowledge of HS processes in an industrial or operational environment
• Experience participating in incident investigations or risk assessments
• Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English

Diversity and inclusion

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long‑term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.