Prevention advisor

Function

As Prevention Adviser, you strengthen the SHEQ department and ensure that safety, wellbeing and the environment are also central in practice:

• You translate regulations regarding wellbeing, safety and the environment into clear and actionable steps.
• Based in Hamme and Ghent, you are the point of contact for employees, managers, internal prevention officers and external partners.
• You monitor statutory obligations, including the global prevention plan, annual action plan and contacts with inspection bodies, occupational health services and the external prevention service.
• You carry out risk analyses and formulate concrete improvement measures to prevent incidents.
• You coach employees and managers and help build a strong safety culture.
• You ensure correct and clear administrative follow-up, registrations and reporting.
• You monitor changes in legislation and best practices, and keep your knowledge up to date through training, seminars and consultation with colleagues.

Profile

We are looking for an approachable and persuasive safety professional who can translate regulations into practice:

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field and the Prevention Adviser Level 2 certificate.
• You have experience in safety and environment, preferably in a technical, industrial or production environment.
• Knowledge of VCA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 is an advantage.
• You have strong communication skills and know how to bring colleagues and managers on board in a positive and persuasive way.
• You work pragmatically, independently and collegially, and are not afraid to take initiative.
• You speak fluent Dutch and can express yourself professionally in French and English.
• You hold a category B driving licence to travel smoothly between the various locations.

Organisation

Our client is based in the Hamme region and is part of a broader technical group. The organisation specialises in industrial cooling, air handling and piping, and offers technical solutions ranging from design and engineering to installation, maintenance and service. They focus primarily on industrial clients and are known for their technical expertise, bespoke approach and solution-oriented mindset.

Offer

You will receive an independent role with visible impact on safety and wellbeing within a technical organisation:

• A competitive remuneration package, tailored to your knowledge, experience and responsibilities.
• Pension scheme, hospitalisation insurance, guaranteed income insurance and meal vouchers.
• 20 holidays and 12 ADV days.
• A stable working context with Hamme and Ghent as the main locations.
• A personal training pathway and access to relevant training courses and seminars.
• A role in which you collaborate with various technical departments and directly contribute to a stronger safety culture.
• Additional initiatives around wellbeing, sport and social involvement.