Health & Safety Manager

Job Description

Frankfurt, Germany
 
The Client

Datacenter People is partnering with a leading German data center operator that delivers colocation services across a highly secure network of facilities at central points in Europe.

What The Job Involves 

• Safety initiatives: Develop and implement health and safety programs tailored to our Data Center operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations (e.g., Arbeitsschutzgesetz, DGUV) and global best practices. 
• Collaborate across functions: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and external contractors to ensure seamless integration of safety measures into daily activities and during project implementation.  
• Identify and mitigate risks: Conduct thorough risk assessments and proactively address potential hazards to ensure a safe working environment. 
• Drive compliance: Monitor adherence to German health and safety regulations and international standards, conducting regular audits and evaluating external service providers to verify compliance with occupational safety requirements. 
• Investigate and learn: Lead incident investigations, analyzing root causes, and implementing strategies to prevent recurrence. 
• Champion safety culture: Act as the central advocate for health and safety, providing training, guidance, and support to all stakeholders. 
• Maintain transparency: Document and report on safety performance, ensuring clear communication with internal and external stakeholders. 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Experienced professional: 5+ years of experience in a health and safety role, ideally within Data Centers, industrial environments, or similarly complex technical operations. 
• Qualified and knowledgeable: expertise in ISO45001/ISO14001 standards and a comprehensive understanding of German health and safety laws (ASiG), "Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (FASI)" certification is essential. 
• Technical background: Solid grounding in technical systems, infrastructure, and operational requirements in highly regulated environments. 
• Proactive collaborator: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and external contractors, embedding safety measures seamlessly into processes. 
• Effective communicator: Skilled at conveying complex safety concepts in an accessible, persuasive manner, ensuring buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Hands-on problem solver: A practical, results-driven approach to identifying risks, addressing challenges, and driving continuous safety improvements. 
• Language skills: Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. 
• Travel readiness: Willing to travel to our sites mainly within Rhein-Main area and occasionally to Berlin and Amsterdam (for implementation of initiatives and audits). 

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.