Maersk is seeking a passionate and experienced HSE Business Partner for warehousing and depot operations across Germany. Based in Philippsburg, this full-time role requires 40-50% travel across German operational sites. The ideal candidate will drive HSE standardization, execute risk mitigation strategies, and foster a strong safety culture.
Requirements
8+ years' experience in HSE roles within logistics, supply chain, or operational environments across multiple sites.
Recognised HSE qualification including Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (required), NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent.
Fluent German and strong professional English are required.
A relevant university degree is preferred but not essential.
Skills & Responsibilities
HSE compliance and hazard identification: Support site managers in identifying workplace hazards and ensuring adherence to APMM global and local legal standards.
Incident management and coaching: Facilitate root cause analysis of incidents and coach leaders on HSE leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
Risk assessment and project support: Lead HSE impact and risk assessments during business growth or integration projects across multiple warehouse sites.
Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Procurement to manage third-party labour safety controls and coordinate HSE committees.
Potential transition routes: People from safety engineering, environmental management, or operational risk roles may bring transferable risk assessment and compliance skills, alongside meeting the required Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit and language proficiencies.
Job description
At Maersk, we have big plans for logistics and services. Our aspiration is nothing less than to become the global expert in integrated logistics, offering a truly end-to-end service that makes trade simpler and easier than ever. We are entrepreneurs at heart; we embrace every change as an opportunity. The diverse perspectives and contributions of our people are a unique advantage as we cross each new frontier. Every day we push ourselves to do better, and we encourage each other to do the same.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner for our landside operations across Germany, encompassing warehouses and depots activities. As the primary point of contact for all HSE matters across your scope you will play a vital role in ensuring our operations are prepared, protected, and compliant. You’ll collaborate with site leaders, local operations communities, and customers to drive HSE standardization, execute risk mitigation strategies, and embed a culture of resilience.
Travel within Germany is required, as needed, to support operations and initiatives.
This role will be based in Philippsburg and is open for local employment only.
This position will require 40-50% travel across Germany.
Key Responsibilities
Support Site Managers and Safety Champions in identifying workplace hazards and implementing effective risk controls using the hierarchy of control.
Ensure compliance with APMM global HSE standards and advise on local legal requirements.
Coach leaders on HSE leadership, share best practices, and promote a strong safety culture.
Facilitate root cause analysis of incidents and learning activities to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Procurement to ensure effective HSE controls for third-party labour.
Advise on safe work design, risk elimination during operational changes, and equipment-related hazards.
Promote the use of visual management tools to engage frontline teams in HSE practices.
Coordinate HSE Committees, training needs, and emergency response capabilities across sites.
Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and support waste management programs.
Lead HSE impact and risk assessments during business growth or integration projects.
Support delivery of regional and global HSE improvement strategies through structured governance and reporting.
What We’re Looking For
8+ years' experience in HSE roles, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or operational environments across multiple sites.
Recognised HSE qualification (e.g. Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (required), NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent) and/or practical experience in safety, risk, or compliance roles. A relevant university degree (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management) is preferred but not essential.
Fluent German and strong professional English are required due to the combination of local regulatory engagement and stakeholder interaction.
Strong leadership, effective communicator, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence within a matrix environment.
Collaborative mindset with a natural ability to build trust and create alignment across diverse teams and geographies.
Analytical and data-driven, able to translate insights into actionable safety improvements.
Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation.
Detail-focused, with a commitment to ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
Experience supporting safety culture and behavioural change, including coaching leaders and engaging frontline employees.
Comfortable navigating change, ambiguity and driving behavioural and cultural shifts in HSE performance.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to operational sites across Germany.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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