Michael Page Switzerland
Cressier NE
Health and Safety Specialist
- 14 October 2026
- 100%
- Temporary
- Cressier NE
About the job
Our client is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support the deployment and continuous improvement of HSE processes at their industrial site. You will act as the on-site safety referent in collaboration with operational, maintenance and project teams to ensure the highest standards of safety and prevention.
Health and Safety Specialist
Our client is a leading industrial player operating in a highly demanding technical environment. They place safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement at the heart of their activities.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the deployment and continuous improvement of the site’s Health & Safety processes.
- Ensure HSE regulatory monitoring and contribute to updating the associated documentation.
- Promote HSE policies and standards among all teams.
- Attend operational, maintenance and project meetings to identify and control risks.
- Develop, coordinate and deliver safety training and awareness campaigns.
- Prepare and lead safety committees as well as HSE communication actions.
- Conduct or support risk analyses related to industrial activities and projects.
- Monitor hazardous substances and manage safety data sheets.
- Participate in investigations, analyses and inquiries of incidents, accidents and adverse events.
- Carry out audits, inspections and site rounds to strengthen the safety culture.
- Provide HSE support to project teams during various execution phases.
- Produce HSE indicators and reports and propose continuous improvement actions.
Candidate Profile
- Technical education complemented by a specialisation in Health & Safety or an HES/EPF/Bachelor/Master engineering degree in the HSE field.
- Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role within an industrial environment.
- Field experience in HSE management of industrial works or technical projects.
- Good knowledge of Swiss health and safety at work regulations.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to positively influence behaviours and unite teams around safety issues.
- Analytical mindset, rigour and organisational skills.
- Autonomy, proactivity and strong on-site presence.
- Good command of French and professional level English.
- Comfortable with IT tools and HSE management systems.
Conditions and Benefits
- The opportunity to have a direct impact on the safety and performance of a strategic industrial site.
- A stimulating, multidisciplinary work environment focused on continuous improvement.
- A role offering high visibility and varied interactions with operational and project teams.
