Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

We are looking for a Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist for a global company in Gothenburg.

Start is in July 2026, 12-months limited contract to begin with, possibility of extension after that.

The role is also responsible for ensuring that organization complies with applicable regulations and standards for Sustainability and EHS. It acts as a subject matter expert and advisor in compliance and EHS-related matters, contributing to strengthening awareness, capability, and a proactive work across the organization.

Assignment description and main responsibilities:

Establish and maintain structured processes for EHS-management covering Polestar’s organization and own operations

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws within EHS, e.g. Swedish work environment legislation and the Swedish Environmental Code

Ensure managers are equipped and supported to carry out risk assessments and implement EHS-actions

Support markets and workshops in operating sustainably and complying with local EHS-related regulation

Support market establishment projects, securing compliance readiness, risk assessments and action plans

Drive systematic work environment management (SAM) and organizational and social aspects (OSA)

Own and manage the incident and near-miss process, ensuring proper reporting, investigation, and follow-up.

Deliver training, guidance, and tools to strengthen manager capability in work environment topics (SAM, OSA, ergonomics).

Monitor, analyze, and report on key work environment metrics, driving visibility and continuous improvement.

Coordinate work environment forums (e.g. AMK), safety rounds, and structured follow-up activities.

Collaborate with HR and other functions to integrate work environment practices into daily operations and organizational changes.

Maintain and continuously improve work environment documentation, processes, and ways of working.

Manage the Sustainability Compliance Process and lead the Sustainability Compl