About the Role
DP World is launching a new Contract Logistics operation in Topoľčany, Slovakia, and is seeking an enthusiastic HSE Technician to establish a strong safety culture. The role involves supporting operations in maintaining compliance with Slovak occupational health and safety legislation and DP World HSE standards, identifying hazards, assessing risks, recommending preventive measures, conducting inspections, delivering training, and managing documentation.
Responsibilities
- Monitor changes in Slovak occupational health and safety legislation, including Act No. 124/2006 Coll., the Labour Code, government regulations, and relevant technical standards.
- Embed applicable legal requirements into company procedures and support management during inspections by labour authorities and other regulatory bodies.
- Identify workplace hazards and prepare, maintain, and review occupational risk assessments following changes to technology, processes, legislation, or working conditions.
- Recommend preventive and protective measures to eliminate or minimise identified risks.
- Conduct regular workplace safety inspections and audits to assess compliance with legal requirements, internal procedures, and DP World HSE standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date risk assessments, safe working procedures, emergency procedures, H&S registers, accident records, and training records.
- Manage inspection reports, contractor H&S documentation, and legal-compliance records in line with statutory and company requirements.
- Organise and deliver mandatory H&S training, including employee and contractor inductions, refresher training, toolbox talks, visitor briefings, and specialised safety programmes.
- Support the investigation of occupational accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences through structured root-cause analysis, recommending corrective and preventive actions, monitoring their implementation, and preparing reports required under Slovak legislation.
- Support emergency planning, drills, and business-continuity activities from an HSE perspective.
- Cooperate with Fire Protection specialists and relevant internal stakeholders to strengthen emergency readiness.
Requirements
- Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline, or education meeting Slovak legal requirements for performing the role of Safety Technician.
- Certification as a Safety Technician (Bezpečnostný technik) in accordance with Act No. 124/2006 Coll.
- Knowledge of Slovak occupational health and safety legislation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- English language proficiency at minimum B2 level.
- Possession of a valid Category B driving license.
- Qualification as an ISO 45001 Internal Auditor.
- Experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or another operational environment.
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, Fire Protection, and First Aid principles.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- English (B2 level)
Location
- Topoľčany, Slovakia
Work Type
- Contract
Education Level
- Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Education meeting Slovak legal requirements for performing the role of Safety Technician
Salary/Compensations
- 13.100 – 20.672 Euro Gross per year
About the Company
- DP World is a fast-growing transportation and logistics leader managing over 10% of world trade.
- Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving quality of life.
- DP World's mission is to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for customers and communities globally.
- With over 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities across 78 countries, DP World manages ports, terminals, marine services, logistics, and technology.
- The company is transforming and integrating its businesses to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions.
- DP World invests in innovation, including intelligent delivery systems and automated warehouse stacking.
- The company is dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered.
- DP World believes that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth.
- Their mission is to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between nations and cultures.
Equal Opportunity
- We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
