Health & Safety Specialist Netherlands

As one of the leading metal recycling companies, Riwald Recycling plays a key role as a supplier in the circular chain of sustainable material use worldwide. With over 35 years of history and two locations, we serve the global demand for metals across various industries. Riwald is part of ArcelorMittal, one of the largest steel producers in the world. ArcelorMittal recently established the Recycling business unit, of which Riwald is a part.

Working at Riwald Recycling

Working at Riwald Recycling means contributing to a sustainable world. The use of metals and electrical appliances is inseparably linked to the way we live. Riwald Recycling supports circularity and strives for optimal preservation of raw materials at the end of their life cycle. We welcome people who want to make the world better, cleaner, and more sustainable. To achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to help build our ambitious and enterprising organization.

What will you do?

As a Health & Safety (H&S) Manager within our organization, you will have a varied, challenging, and responsible position focused on developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving policies in the areas of quality, safety, health, and environment (QHSE).

At Riwald, everything revolves around safe and responsible working. In your role, you ensure that colleagues return home safely every day, that we comply with all laws and regulations, and that we live up to our sustainable mission. Safety is not a side issue for us—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Every day we process tons of waste into valuable raw materials, and to do this responsibly, we rely on the knowledge and dedication of a motivated H&S Manager who recognizes risks and improves processes.

As H&S Manager, you are the link between policy and practice. You ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards, and you work closely with colleagues within Riwald Netherlands and ArcelorMittal’s Recycling business unit. You will analyze risks, conduct audits and inspections, propose improvements, and guide colleagues in safe and environmentally conscious working practices.

You are also a key sparring partner for management, operations, and technical teams—someone who connects theory and practice and is visibly present on the work floor.

Your Profile

Preferably a completed education or relevant work experience at MBO/HBO (vocational or bachelor’s level) in a technical field (e.g. Technical Business Administration, Environmental Science, Integrated Safety / MVK)

Affinity with technology (mechanical and process safety); experience in recycling is a plus

Analytical, structured, and responsible

Strong communication skills; fluent in Dutch and English (German is a plus)

Present and visible at the Almelo site, working closely with the management team, operators, Yard & Quality Manager, and Technical Department to ensure a safe, healthy, and efficient production environment

Our Offer

A varied position within an enthusiastic and sustainability-driven organization

Internal training to learn about our materials and metal recycling processes

A dynamic work environment with plenty of room for growth and development

A market-competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience

Interested?

Send your motivation letter and CV explaining why you believe you are suitable for this position to:

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.

Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.

As one of the world's leading metal recycling companies, Riwald Recycling plays a pivotal role as a worldwide supplier in the circular chain of sustainable material use. With over 30 years of history and two locations, we supply the global demand for ferrous and non-ferrous for various types of industries. Due to our experience, wide range of recycling techniques and our commitment to environmental, social and corporate standards, Riwald Recycling is one of the most advanced, respected and trusted recycling companies within the Netherlands and the rest of the world.

On annual basis, Riwald Recycling recycles several hundred thousand tonnages of waste materials - varying from electrical household equipment, industrial high-quality residual flows to complete trains and airplanes. These materials will be recycled into more than 150 different types of sustainable raw materials. Based on the position and expertise of Riwald Recycling, in combination with its high-tech separation technologies, Riwald Recycling plays a crucial role in finding solutions for global environmental issues. Our sustainability strategies are linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we integrate innovative technologies for maximum recovery of materials.

• Job Identification 32749
• Job Category (General) Management
• Posting Date 02/23/2026, 11:36 AM
• Job Schedule Full time