Health & Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer
HSE Officer
Location: Heerenveen, Netherlands (On-site, Full-time)
Are you an expert at building a culture of safety and environmental excellence? As our Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our Heerenveen plant operates at the highest safety and environmental standards.
At Accell Group, we’re not just building bikes— we’re creating experiences that move the world forward. Our mission? To craft the joy of cycling. Our ambition? Riding together to win. We’re a team that believes in:
- Take Ownership: We deliver on our promises, continuously learn, and take initiative with follow-through.
- One Team: We value transparent feedback, respect everyone’s input, and celebrate success together.
- Passion and Quality: We put our customers first, never compromise on quality or safety, and always go the extra mile.
As an HSE Officer at Accell, you are responsible for ensuring processes that lead to a safe and healthy working environment. You focus on operational processes within production and logistics, positively promoting the safety culture within Accell. You work closely with relevant departments and are also available for safety activities in our Dutch offices.
What’s the job all about?
With the growth Accell Group is experiencing, the HSE Manager role is crucial. You will shape and maintain our safety culture, ensuring compliance with industry standards, reducing risks, and promoting excellent environmental practices. In this role, you support the Q-HSE Manager in our journey toward ISO14001 certification. You lead by example, make behavior a topic of discussion, identify deviations, and direct corrective and preventive actions. You take the initiative to improve HSE aspects.
What will your day-to-day responsibilities involve?
- Develop and Implement: Health and safety plans in line with legal guidelines to foster a safety-first culture.
- Risk Assessment and Compliance: Assess practices, procedures, and facilities to ensure compliance with the law.
- Audit and Reporting: Conduct audits and report findings and improvements to the Plant Leadership Team.
- Accident Investigation: Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and make recommendations for future prevention.
- Training and Support: Design and deliver training to enhance safety awareness and compliance.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented leader who excels in fostering a safe work environment and meets the following qualifications:
- Proven Experience: Experience as a safety manager with a deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
- Strong Communicator: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in data analysis and risk assessment.
- Language Skills: Fluent in Dutch and English.
- Qualifications: A valid certification in occupational health and safety is required.
What will be the benefits if you join us?
At Accell, we aim to support our employees both professionally and personally 💼. Our benefits package is designed to meet local standards and may vary depending on your role, responsibilities, and country of employment 🌍. Specific details will be provided during the recruitment process 📋.About Us
At Accell Group, we believe in creating innovative solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our valued customers. As a leading player in the e-bikes and the second-largest provider of bicycle parts and accessories, our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do.
We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent from all backgrounds is valued and supported. Our global team of approximately 3,000 employees across 18 countries works together to deliver premier products and services to clients in more than 80 countries worldwide.
At Accell Group, our culture is driven by innovation, teamwork, and respect, offering challenging and rewarding opportunities for everyone who joins us.