Health Safety Specialist

Worten, a Sonae electronics retail brand, we are, in our DNA, a digital company, with physical stores and a human touch, and market leaders in our business area. Our mission is to bring the best of technology (and more) to all people. With the largest e-commerce site in the country and more than 240 stores in Portugal and Spain, we are always close to customers, offering low prices, personalized service, a variety of products and services, with the aim of meeting their needs and expectations. Always.

We are an inclusive employer that promotes a culture of innovation, diversity, sharing, transparency, and teamwork because we believe that this way we achieve better results. We want equal opportunities for all people.

In a digital company with physical stores, the People Department has the mission of being the human touch, focusing on the continuous development and management of Talent, Culture, Policies, and Initiatives for our employees. Because people are at the center of our success, we want to ensure their well-being, development, and happiness at work.

Your day-to-day:

• Ensure compliance with applicable Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements for the company;

• Monitor the Occupational Health service, ensuring articulation with the service provider and compliance with legal obligations, namely in the scope of consultations, fitness records, and associated processes;

• Assess risks, identify improvement opportunities, and implement preventive and control measures;

• Monitor audits, inspections, and action plans for the different business units;

• Investigate work accidents and ensure the implementation of respective corrective actions;

• Implement and monitor self-protection measures, ensuring the carrying out of simulations;

• Monitor and analyze Health and Safety at Work indicators, identifying improvement opportunities;

• Promote training and awareness actions, contributing to the development of a safety culture;

• Participate in continuous improvement projects in the area of Health and Safety at Work;

• Ensure articulation with the different areas of the company, external entities, and competent authorities in the scope of Health and Safety at Work;

• Contribute to the creation of safe working environments and the well-being of our teams.

What we are looking for:

• Higher Education relevant to the function;

• Certification as a Senior Safety Technician (Level VI);

• Minimum experience of 4 to 5 years in similar functions, preferably in the retail, industry, or logistics sectors;

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety at Work legislation and best practices;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;

• Ability to plan, organize, and work autonomously;

• Proactivity, critical sense, and orientation towards continuous improvement;

• Excellent communication, influence, and interpersonal relationship skills;

• Availability to visit the company's different workplaces in person.

What we offer:

• Hybrid Work Model (current regime in force of 2 days in-person and 3 days remote).

• Shuttle to headquarters with several pick-up locations in Greater Lisbon;

• Practices that help you balance your personal and professional life, namely 2 extra vacation days, incentive for studies, schedule flexibility depending on the function, among others;

• Diversity and Inclusion practices with a focus on Parental Protection, Gender Equality, People with Disabilities, and Work-Life Balance;

• Growth opportunities through initial and continuous training appropriate to your needs and goals;

• Advantages all year round in various areas and partners.

Learn more in the benefits and advantages area.

Where we are:

• Present in several locations and headquartered in the World Trade Center building.

Learn more in the where we are area.

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