[Hiring] QHSE Specialist @Hiab

Role Description

As a Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist, you will assure workplace safety and environmental compliance, track/trend accidents and safety training. You will ensure employees have a safe work environment in which to perform their duties. This is a high-impact position where you aren't just "checking boxes" - you are building a culture. You will have the authority to stop unsafe operations and the influence to shape how three major European markets approach quality, health, safety, and sustainability. If you thrive on autonomy, continuous improvement, and making a tangible difference across international teams, this role is for you.

You will report to the Business Line Manager Services and work closely with Germany, Austria, and France Hiab team and external customers and vendors.

• Location: Flexible within Germany, Austria, or France. Our ideal location for this position is Karl Sruhe, Germany.
• Travel: Approx. 30–40% across regional sites
• Working mode: Remote
• Languages required: Fluent German and French

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and promote a proactive safety-first culture across all Hiab Services workshops and customer sites in Germany, Austria, and France
• Exercise authority to halt unsafe practices or operations and implement immediate corrective actions
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement preventive measures to eliminate workplace hazards
• Maintain and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 and local regulatory frameworks
• Plan, organize, and execute regular internal audits and external certifications (e.g. ISO, OEM audits) across all regional facilities
• Standardize service quality protocols and ensure consistent implementation in all locations
• Implement regional environmental initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, optimize waste management, and ensure compliance with ISO 14001 guidelines
• Serve as the key point of contact for local authorities, trade associations (e.g., Berufsgenossenschaften), external auditors, and customers
• Design and deliver safety training programs, toolbox talks, and onboarding modules tailored to local legislation and company standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Quality Management, Occupational Safety, or a related qualification
• 5+ years of experience in a QHSE role, ideally within an industrial, heavy machinery, logistics, or multi-site service network
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Recognized local safety qualifications (e.g., Sicherheitsfachkraft / SiFa in Germany, or local equivalent in Austria/France). NEBOSH qualification is highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fluency in German, French, and English (spoken & written) is mandatory
• Willingness to travel approx. 30–40% between service sites across Germany, Austria, and France (60% Germany and Austria and 40% France)
• Lean mindset and experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S) to safety and quality workflows

Benefits

• High Impact: Direct influence over regional QHSE strategies and site-level safety practices
• Empowerment: Genuine authority to enforce safety standards and drive operational change
• International Environment: Collaborative work culture across three key European markets
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary, company car/allowance, and flexible remote-work policy when not traveling
• Opportunity to grow professionally, gain insights into worldwide supply chains, and build your corporate network

Ready to apply?

Click on the apply button below to send in your application in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that the process for this position is coordinated by our Recruitment team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.