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 Czech Republic and Croatia, 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 Czech Republic and Croatia is required, as needed, to support operations and initiatives.
This role will be based in Prague and is open for local employment only.
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 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 Czech 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 Central South Europe Area.
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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Skills Required
- 8+ years experience in HSE roles, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or multi-site operations
- Recognised HSE qualification and/or practical experience in safety, risk, or compliance roles
- Fluent Czech
- Strong professional English
- Proven ability to coach leaders, influence stakeholders, and drive safety culture and behavioural change
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to operational sites across Central South Europe
- Experience conducting root cause analysis, HSE risk assessments, and implementing hierarchy of controls
- Experience collaborating with Operations, HR, and Procurement to manage third-party labour HSE controls
- Analytical and data-driven approach to translate insights into safety improvements
- Relevant university degree (Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management)
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What We Do
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.
