Technical Safety Specialist Do you want to use technical knowledge to demonstrably make machines, installations, and activities safer? Do you get energy from practical solutions with a direct impact on the production floor? Apply and innovate with us for a safe future.

Over de rol

As a [Technical Safety Specialist]( you combine technical expertise with safety knowledge within a production environment. You assess machines, installations, projects, and activities, investigate incidents, and translate risks into concrete improvement measures. You are an expert and accessible sparring partner for operators, technicians, line leaders, and project teams. You do not only work from procedures and documentation, but you are regularly present on the production floor. You investigate situations, listen to different perspectives, and help colleagues to make work safe and practically feasible. In addition, you contribute to the safe introduction of new machines and technical projects. Occasionally you visit suppliers abroad to assess machines for technical and safety requirements before delivery.

Wat jij gaat doen

Incident investigation : You investigate incidents and near-misses, collect facts, analyze causes, and advise on effective improvement measures.
Risk assessment: You assess unsafe situations and advise on appropriate technical, organizational, and personal protective measures.
Machine safety: You check whether existing and new machines comply with technical safety requirements, relevant regulations, and applicable Essity standards.
Safe work execution: Together with operational employees, you determine how technical and risky work can be performed safely and practically.
Project support: You advise project leaders and technical teams on safety, technical solutions, documentation, and relevant permits.
Structural improvement: You support line leaders with safety issues and contribute to sustainable improvements in safety performance.
Supplier assessment: Where necessary, you inspect machines at international suppliers before they are shipped to the production location.

Wie jij bent

You have an HBO (higher professional education) work and thinking level and preferably have a technical education, for example mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics or a similar field. A relevant MBO-4 (secondary vocational education) technical education in combination with appropriate experience and safety knowledge can also be a good fit.
You have relevant experience in an industrial or technical production environment and can substantively assess incidents, risks, machines, and installations.
You can interpret technical drawings and specifications and have knowledge of technical safety. Experience with machine safety, CE marking, electrical installations, and machine guarding is a plus. An MVK, HVK, or IVK qualification is also an advantage.
You are analytical, practical, and collaborative. You listen to different perspectives, independently form a professional judgment, and address others clearly and respectfully when safety is at stake.
You are willing to work on location (Hoogezand), offer some flexibility within a production environment, and occasionally travel internationally.

Wat wij jou bieden

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, gives meaning to everything we do. At Essity, you get the chance to improve people's well-being and make a positive impact on society and the environment. You will join an organization where you feel valued, are given space to grow, and are challenged to achieve results in an open and collaborative work environment. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us. In addition, we offer you:

An excellent salary, depending on your experience and education.
A fixed thirteenth month and a bonus scheme of 0 to 7%, linked to company results.
25 vacation days and 11.5 additional ADV days for full-time employment.
A solid pension scheme with a personal contribution of only 1.54%. Plenty of internal and external training opportunities.
Room for personal growth within an international and people-oriented organization.
An informal working atmosphere with a lot of attention to development and collaboration.

Vragen over de functie

Contact Emilie Wiersma via 06-27263810 or [emilie.wiersma@essity.com](

Meer over Hoogezand

This position is located in the Netherlands and is preferably filled for 40 hours per week, divided over five working days. Candidates who are available 32 hours per week can also apply. Due to inspections, incident investigation, machine safety, and support on the production floor, you primarily work on location. The team jointly provides support during operational hours. In exceptional urgent incidents, you may be contacted outside regular working hours in mutual consultation.

Application End Date:

15 nov. 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity265706 Location: Hoogezand, Netherlands Time type: Full time Start date: 2026-11-02 Posted on: Posted Today