Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

HSE Technician / Manager

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

- Academic Background: Degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial) along with an Official Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention (having all 3 specialties is highly valued).
- Experience: Between 3 and 5 years of demonstrable experience in a similar position within industrial environments or production plants (experience in continuous or automated processes is valued).
- Languages: Minimum English level B2 (ability to communicate fluently with the global corporate team).
- Technical Competencies: Deep mastery of PRL legislation, fire safety, and safety audit methodologies.
- Soft Skills: Great communication skills, leadership, resilience (tolerance for frustration), autonomy, and a highly field-oriented approach (Gemba) to drive cultural change.

Benefits

- Direct permanent contract with the client company from day one.
- Very competitive remuneration package.
- Stable professional project with a strategic role, corporate-level visibility, and direct reporting to the Plant Manager.

Job Description

We are looking for an HSE Technician / Manager for a permanent and direct position at a major and solid international production plant in the Oñati area. Your main mission will be to ensure regulatory compliance regarding Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) and implement group policies under the "Zero Accidents" culture. You will report directly to the Plant Manager and have a matrix line to the Corporate HSE Director.

- Policy Implementation: Lead safety policies, standardization of procedures, and group risk assessments at the Oñati plant.
- Budget Management: Define and evaluate the plant's prevention plan, managing the PRL budget and designing/executing Capex projects.
- Legal and Industrial Compliance: Ensure that risk assessments are up to date, coordinating accident prevention plans, preventive maintenance, and industrial safety.
- Contractor Control: Supervise Business Activity Coordination (CAE) activities and ensure the safety of suppliers and external contractors.
- Emergencies and Training: Coordinate emergency plans, drills, and internal training in first aid and fire prevention.
- Technical Liaison and Committees: Act as the main interlocutor with the Mutua, external prevention services, OSALAN, and the Labor Inspection, as well as leading the plant's Health and Safety Committee.
- Incident Analysis: Investigate plant incidents using root cause analysis to eliminate risks and implement lessons learned from other group plants.

View original advert (Spanish)

Buscamos un/a HSE Technician / Manager para incorporarse de forma indefinida y directa en una importante y sólida planta de producción internacional en la zona de Oñati. Tu misión principal será asegurar el cumplimiento normativo en materia de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales (PRL) e implantar las políticas del grupo bajo la cultura de "Zero Accidentes". Tendrás un reporte directo al Plant Manager y una línea matricial con el Director Corporativo de HSE.

- Implantación de políticas: Liderar las políticas de seguridad, estandarización de procedimientos y evaluaciones de riesgos del grupo en la planta de Oñati.
- Gestión presupuestaria: Definir y evaluar el plan de prevención de la planta, gestionando el presupuesto de PRL y diseñando/ejecutando proyectos Capex.
- Cumplimiento legal e industrial: Garantizar que las evaluaciones de riesgos estén actualizadas, coordinando los planes de prevención de accidentes, el mantenimiento preventivo y la seguridad industrial.
- Control de contratistas: Supervisar las actividades de Coordinación de Actividades Empresariales (CAE) y asegurar la seguridad de proveedores y contratas externas.
- Emergencias y formación: Coordinar los planes de emergencia, simulacros y la formación interna en primeros auxilios y prevención de incendios.
- Enlace técnico y comités: Actuar como interlocutor principal con la Mutua, servicios de prevención externos, OSALAN e Inspección de Trabajo, además de liderar el Comité de Seguridad y Salud de la planta.
- Análisis de incidentes: Investigar incidentes en planta utilizando análisis de causa raíz para eliminar riesgos e implementar aprendizajes de otras plantas del grupo.