DAIKIN EUROPE is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., the leading Japanese global manufacturer of heating, cooling, and refrigeration solutions. Daikin Europe’s headquarters are located in Ostend, Belgium, and the company operates in over 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Daikin was initially a market leader in the world of air conditioning systems but over the years it enlarged its product portfolio with heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The company is known for its innovative and energy-efficient solutions, as well as its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The European Development Center based in Ostend, Belgium is responsible for developing and testing commercial refrigeration and air conditioning products, as well as heat exchangers and compressors. The Ostend branch is substantial, with a total surface area of 140,000 m². We employ 1,250 workers and 650 employees here. There are factory- and office buildings, parking lots, and a training center.
For the Daikin internal service for prevention and well-being at work in Ostend, we are looking for a m/f/x:
Safety Advisor level 2
Position:
You will be assigned to support the Well-being and Safety department in developing and effectively implementing the necessary welfare policies that support the company’s overall strategy. You will be working in a team of 7 dedicated Safety advisors.
The internal prevention service will primarily monitor the proper functioning of the Well-being policy and the compliance with the laws and regulations. Therefore, the prevention service assists and advises the employer and all employees in their daily work, with the focus om applying all existing measures of the Well-being Act.
The tasks of the Safety advisors can be divided into three large groups:
- Advising: on all matters of the law (risk analyses, annual plans, training, organization of workstations, fire procedures…)
- Providing assistance: for example, identifying hazards, participating in analyses and investigations
- Help realize and cooperate in emergency procedures, coordination of third parties, first aid, …
The assignments can be split-up into:
- gather information by site visits, audits and reports
- administration by making monthly and annual reports, formulate advice on the annual and global action plans, accident analyses, ….
Profile & Competences:
- Master or Bachelor degree or equivalent with genuine technical interests in Prevention, Safety & Well-being at the workplaces.
- For this position we are looking for a Safety Advisor level 2 with a background in the various well-being domains.
- Someone who has already some experience in formulating and implementing a policy.
- He/she should act as a team player and bring relevant expertise in the communication with the members of the safety committee.
Competences
- Excellent communicator: Takes the time to listen, recognizes subtle differences. Ability to motivate people in their daily duties and objectives. Must be available for everybody in the company, ability to deal with a broad variety of stakeholders, must be able to bring added value.
- Availability: Must be present and visible in the organization. Have a pro-active attitude in relation to stakeholder management.
- Peer relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all, can represent his/her own interest and yet to be fair to other groups, can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player and is cooperative, easily gains trust and support of peers, encourages collaboration, can be candid with peers.
- Integrity and ethics: Must have high ethical standards, be committed to upholding the law and the company’s values, and act with integrity at all times.
- Empathy: The ability to connect with others on a deeper level, to appreciate their perspectives and experiences, and to respond appropriately to their needs and feelings.
Offer:
- Attractive salary package with fringe benefits.
- Work-life balance is important to us, on top of the legally holidays you can accrue 12 ADV days annually.
- Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.
- In addition, attention is paid to the onboarding process and to the management of an active internal mobility policy, to continuously invest in the development of people by giving them new opportunities.