Health, Safety and Environment

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Technician

03/11/26

Functional area : Health, Safety and Environment
Countries : Portugal
Type of Contract : Permanent
Number of hours per week : 40
Salary range : 22-28K

MISSION:

Promote safe working conditions and reduce the environmental impact of industrial operations. Identify workplace hazards, assess risks and follow up on preventive measures. Work with managers, employees and external service providers to help the site meet its occupational health and safety and environmental requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Occupational Health and Safety

• Carry out and update workplace risk assessments, including when new machinery or chemicals are introduced or production processes change.
• Monitor safety conditions on the shop floor, with particular attention to machinery, wood and cork dust, noise, manual handling and forklift traffic.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, recommend corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.
• Develop and update safe working procedures, assist in selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) and monitor the implementation of collective protection measures.
• Plan and deliver safety training and awareness sessions, including inductions for new employees and contractors.
• Support emergency preparedness, help organise drills and follow up on the improvements identified.
• Liaise with occupational health services and external providers to monitor workplace exposures and follow up on preventive measures.
• Track the site's environmental obligations and monitor deadlines for testing, reporting and the renewal of licences and permits.
• Oversee waste segregation, storage and transfer to waste contractors, and maintain the associated records.
• Monitor water and energy consumption and coordinate monitoring of air emissions, wastewater and environmental noise where applicable.
• Support safe chemical management, spill prevention and response to environmental incidents.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, resource consumption and the environmental impact of production processes.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain up-to-date HSE records, performance indicators and action plans.
• Support audits, inspections and site visits. Follow up with the teams responsible for agreed actions and verify their completion.
• Report priority risks, significant incidents and actions requiring a decision or investment to site management.

Education, knowledge, and experience

Technical qualification or degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Professional credential appropriate to the occupational safety duties assigned to the role.

Experience in an industrial environment, preferably in cork, wood or another manufacturing sector.

Other requirements (languages, computer skills)

Workplace risk assessment, machinery safety, accident investigation, waste management and environmental compliance monitoring.

Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, internal auditing and combustible dust hazards. English language skills for communication with Group teams.

Strong observation skills, attention to detail, reliable follow-up on deadlines and the ability to communicate clearly with shop-floor teams and work with managers to resolve issues.

Crealis Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We believe our differences make us stronger and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.