Prevention Technician/Técnico de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales- (Part time)

SumUp
Barcelona, Spain
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a strong background in occupational risk prevention and experience in setting up internal safety functions, comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and regulatory compliance in a growing fintech environment in Barcelona.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention and experience building prevention functions from scratch
    — “building a prevention function from scratch or near scratch”
  • Individuals who can translate complex regulations into plain language for non-experts
    — “ability to explain regulations in plain language”
  • Professionals with a proven track record in risk assessments and safety training under Spanish law
    — “Hands on experience running a prevention function independently, including risk assessments, prevention plans and contractor coordination (CAE) documentation under Spanish law.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires fluency in business-level Spanish and working knowledge of English
    — “Fluency in business level Spanish, working knowledge of English”
  • This is a part-time role with 20 hours per week, which may require careful time management
    — “Please note this is a part-time contract of 20 hours per week.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in creating audit-ready documentation and independent prevention function management
    — “Track record of building a prevention function from scratch or near scratch, with accurate, audit ready documentation.”
  • Emphasize your ability to collaborate with multiple departments to embed safety into daily operations
    — “You'll work with Workplace, People, Legal and managers, with real influence on how safety becomes part of everyday life at SumUp.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of Spanish occupational safety laws and how they apply to office environments
    — “Strong knowledge of Ley 31/1995 and RD 39/1997, and experience working alongside an external prevention provider.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • successful implementation of safety measures
  • positive safety audits
Typical background
occupational risk prevention

Skills & requirements

Required

Risk AssessmentSafety TrainingContractor CoordinationRegulatory Compliance

Preferred

Prevention Plan DevelopmentSafety KPI Reporting

Stack & domain

Risk AssessmentSafety TrainingContractor CoordinationLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationTécnico Superior En Prevención De Riesgos LaboralesSafetyHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from SumUp

Team description

SumUp Spain is growing across four office locations, and we're building our own internal prevention service so that health and safety is looked after by an expert who knows our people and our offices. You'll be the first specialist in this function, starting from a blank page and setting up the service, the prevention plan and the way safety works at every site. You'll work with Workplace, People, Legal and managers, with real influence on how safety becomes part of everyday life at SumUp.

Please note this is a part-time contract of 20 hours per week. 

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What you'll do

Set up and run SumUp Spain's internal prevention service across all offices

Review existing risk assessments, close gaps and build the first internal prevention plan

Agree in writing which activities stay with the external prevention provider and which move to the internal service

Deliver and track mandatory safety training, and keep documentation audit ready

Set up contractor coordination (CAE) and report safety KPIs regularly to leadership

What you'll bring

Qualification as a Técnico Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales, with a Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention and at least two specialisations from Safety at Work, Industrial Hygiene, or Ergonomics and Applied Psychosociology.

Hands on experience running a prevention function independently, including risk assessments, prevention plans and contractor coordination (CAE) documentation under Spanish law.

Strong knowledge of Ley 31/1995 and RD 39/1997, and experience working alongside an external prevention provider.

Track record of building a prevention function from scratch or near scratch, with accurate, audit ready documentation.

Fluency in business level Spanish, working knowledge of English and the ability to explain regulations in plain language.

Why you should join SumUp

🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Barcelona office. This involves an office-first setup

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education

🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

🥗 Subsidised restaurant tickets (Edenred) and office breakfast on Mondays

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 39 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 4,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Job Application Tip

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