Guerlain HSE Engineer Apprentice
Guerlain — Chartres: HSE Engineer Apprentice (alternance) starting Sept 2026. Two-year work-study in Health, Safety & Environment at the Chartres production site.
Overview
Guerlain is a distinguished French maison of high perfumery and luxury cosmetics, recognized for craftsmanship, product excellence and refined brand heritage. As part of the LVMH group, the house combines artisanal savoir-faire with global luxury operations and pursues continuous innovation in product quality, sustainability and customer experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the update and maintenance of HSE documentation (DUERP, procedures, work instructions).
- Contribute to risk-prevention and environmental actions, monitoring PDCA cycles and corrective plans.
- Monitor and report on safety and environmental indicators/KPIs.
- Participate in internal audits and field inspections (mini-checks, ISO 14001 audits, site visits).
- Design and propose a governance/animation model for site safety referents.
- Lead or co-facilitate safety awareness events and training (Safety Day, awareness workshops).
- Deliver on-site safety trainings (QHSE topics, chemical risk, technical areas, evacuation, overhead handling).
- Identify and propose environmental improvement initiatives (biodiversity, waste reduction, energy).
- Support implementation of actions defined in the site's safety roadmap.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or accepted for a Master-level programme (HSE, QSE, Environmental Science or equivalent) with availability for a two-year alternance starting September 2026.
- Knowledge of HSE regulations (occupational safety and environmental legislation).
- Familiarity with risk analysis methodologies (DUERP, prevention plans) and ISO 14001 principles.
- Proficient with office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and BI reporting tools.
- Organised, rigorous, analytical, proactive with strong interpersonal skills and a safety-first mindset.
Skills
Experience
Suitable for candidates with little or no professional experience; targeted at students seeking a two-year alternance/work-study placement beginning September 2026.
Education
Master's level programme in HSE, QSE, Environmental Sciences or equivalent (work-study/alternance format).
Workplace
This position is based in Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 18 open roles in Chartres, including 3 posted recently. The broader Centre-Val de Loire area accounts for 78 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Guerlain fosters a workplace that blends artisanal heritage with modern luxury industry standards, valuing meticulousness, creativity and environmental responsibility. The Chartres production site emphasizes safety, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration within a high-quality manufacturing environment.
About Cerulean
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