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Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health Specialist (QESH)
to join our team supporting the in the
Amsterdam Region, Oude Meer.
Reporting to the Regional QESH Manager, this role will play a key part in developing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the QESH management system across the operation. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact by championing health, safety, quality and environmental standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You’ll work closely with site leadership, operational teams, contractors and employees to promote a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance and support continuous improvement.
What's in it for you?
Be part of an international and rapidly growing organisation
Work in a varied office and warehouse environment supporting a leading Technology customer
Contribute directly to Health & Safety compliance, ISO standards and continuous improvement
Influence a positive safety culture through coaching, engagement and visible leadership
Access to GXO University and a wide range of learning and career development opportunities
How You'll Make An Impact
Maintain and continuously improve the QESH management system, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies and applicable standards
Coordinate audits, inspections, corrective actions and compliance assessments across warehouse operations, equipment, processes and contractors
Conduct risk assessments, support incident and near-miss investigations, and help identify robust corrective and preventive actions
Monitor QESH performance data, trends and compliance metrics, providing practical recommendations to management and operational teams
Deliver QESH briefings, toolbox talks, training sessions and awareness campaigns to employees, contractors, agency workers and visitors
Support internal and external audits, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, customer audits and corporate compliance reviews where applicable
Champion sustainability initiatives by supporting activities that reduce waste, energy consumption, water usage, carbon emissions and environmental impact
Support emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, first aid arrangements and incident response processes
What You'll Bring To GXO
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, preferably a technical field, combined with strong analytical skills
Demonstrated knowledge of QESH management systems, ISO standards or other site-specific standards, supported by relevant certifications or training
Broad experience in Health, Safety and Environmental management
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience within a complex, multi‑dimensional organisation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong proficiency in both Dutch and English
A self‑driven, resilient and proactive approach, with high standards of quality, integrity and professional judgement
Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to influence engagement and change
Your work environment: Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organisation. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics oversee their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation. GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the Northern Europe, GXO operates from 30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world.
We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services.
Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
GXO is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health Specialist - Amsterdam werkgever: GXO Logistics, Inc.
GXO Logistics in Heerlen biedt een dynamische en internationale werkomgeving waar medewerkers de kans krijgen om hun vaardigheden te ontwikkelen en een echte impact te maken. Met een focus op persoonlijke groei, een positieve werkcultuur en ondersteuning van collega's, is dit de ideale plek voor een Warehouse Teamlead die zijn leiderschapskwaliteiten wil inzetten in een snelgroeiende logistieke sector.
