DC Safety Specialist – full-time – permanent

Company Description

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO​

As a DC Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture by supporting the implementation of health and safety strategies, conducting comprehensive risk assessments, and ensuring full compliance with both global and local regulations. You will facilitate engaging training sessions, collaborate closely with key stakeholders, and proactively identify and mitigate risks. In this role, you will contribute to the safe and efficient operations of our new Distribution Center (DC) in Cheb, Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning nearly 250,000 sqm and opening in the second half of 2026, will be the largest and most automated DC in our global network. Your main responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation of health and safety strategies and ensuring policies are current, compliant, and effectively communicated.
• Delivering engaging safety training that equips employees to make safe decisions.
• Monitoring safety KPIs, maintaining accurate incident and accident records, and driving continuous improvement.
• Conducting and supporting risk assessments, encouraging proactive reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Collaborating with security, HR, the Safety Committee, and other stakeholders to strengthen employee well‑being and address cross‑functional safety needs.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH​

You will collaborate with a range of internal teams and external partners, where key partners will include:

• Facility & Maintenance Team
• Health & Safety Team
• External contractors and service providers
• Security and Cleaning Services

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE​

We are looking for people with…​

• Relevant training or qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or related technical fields.
• Strong knowledge of local H&S legislation and the ability to ensure compliance and manage risks proactively.
• Experience delivering safety training and supporting a culture of continuous learning.
• Solid organisational and project‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and digital tools for documentation, reporting, and analysis.
• Fluency in Czech and English; Ukrainian is an advantage.

And people who are…​

• Clear communicators with strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Collaborative, reliable, and able to work well across teams.
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Inclusive, respectful, and supportive of a strong safety culture.

WHO WE ARE​

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​ We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

• Employee discount card, usable for all H&M Group brands both in stores and online
• Inclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)
• Work-life balance & a unique company culture and values

Additional Information

JOIN US​

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​

This is a full-time role located in Cheb, Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia with a local contract. As DC Safety Specialist you are reporting to the Safety & Security Manager.

Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page. ​

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

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*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.​