HSE & Maintenance Manager (H/F/D) (Industrial Safety)

Location: Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal; on-site industrial role

Company

hirify.global supports safe, sustainable, and high-performing industrial environments for its people, customers, and partners.

What you will do

• Deploy and manage the local HSE management system according to company standards, policies, and local regulations.
• Lead HSE audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective and preventive action plans.
• Coordinate safety training, fire drills, emergency preparedness, and first-aid programs.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Monitor site security, access control, fire protection systems, and contractor activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance, service quality, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, HSE, or a related technical field.
• At least 6 years of HSE management experience in an industrial environment.
• Good understanding of installation, commissioning, and industrial maintenance activities.
• Fluent Portuguese and English are mandatory.
• Hands-on leadership style, strong organisational skills, and proactive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in security risk management, major projects, or construction activities.

Culture & Benefits

• International and collaborative working environment.
• Focus on prevention, wellbeing, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities.