Richemont HSE Specialist

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Richemont seeks an HSE Specialist in Villars‑sur‑Glâne, Switzerland to manage health, safety and environmental programmes at its site.

Overview

Richemont is a Switzerland‑based luxury goods group that owns and manages prestige maisons across jewelry, watches and specialised luxury accessories. As an employer it combines a global corporate infrastructure with artisanal, brand‑level craftsmanship and places emphasis on quality, sustainability and regulatory compliance across its manufacturing and retail operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and maintain site HSE policies, procedures and programmes in line with corporate standards and applicable Swiss and EU regulations.
  • Conduct and oversee risk assessments, job safety analyses and preventive measures across production and support areas.
  • Lead incident reporting and root‑cause investigations; develop corrective and preventive actions and track closure.
  • Plan and deliver HSE training, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns for employees and contractors.
  • Perform regular HSE inspections and audits; prepare compliance reports and support external regulatory inspections.
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and liaison with local emergency services.
  • Manage environmental aspects such as waste, chemical handling, emissions and permit compliance; support continuous improvement initiatives (ISO 14001/ISO 45001).
  • Maintain HSE performance metrics, produce management reports and advise site leadership on risk reduction and legal obligations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent national qualification preferred.
  • Sound knowledge of Swiss occupational safety and environmental legislation and permit regimes.
  • Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence operational teams.

Skills

Risk assessment and job safety analysis (JSA) Incident investigation and root cause analysis HSE auditing and compliance management Emergency response planning and drills Environmental management practices (waste, chemical handling, emissions) ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 familiarity NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office

Experience

Minimum 3 years of hands‑on HSE experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment; experience within luxury goods, watchmaking, jewelry, or precision manufacturing is an advantage.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern. There are currently 17 open positions in Villars-sur-Glâne on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Fribourg, Cerulean currently features 22 open roles, including 2 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 734 open roles — 18 of them newly added.

Culture

Richemont combines a corporate foundation with maison‑level autonomy, fostering craftsmanship, precision and long‑term thinking. The organisation emphasises sustainability, regulatory rigor and continuous development, offering a collaborative environment where technical expertise supports artisanal excellence.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.