Health & Safety Specialist

Time Type: Full Time

Detailed Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and implement comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) tailored to various operational scenarios, site constraints, and delivery contingencies.
• Supervise all loading and offloading operations to ensure absolute alignment with approved safety procedures, scenario-based SOPs, and guidelines.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, company policies, and HSE standards. Conduct regular site inspections, comprehensive audits, and detailed risk assessments to identify and proactively mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead the incident reporting, investigation, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date HSE documentation, metrics, and compliance records.
• Deliver engaging safety briefings, toolboxes, and awareness initiatives. Take direct ownership of implementing and conducting specialized VADS safety training for operational and onsite deployment teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client counterparts to ensure the highest level of customer service, safety compliance, and alignment.
• Empower and guide the operational teams to consistently produce and maintain high-quality work that meets both organizational and client expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, sales, and operations teams to enhance customer value, drive continuous safety performance improvements, and support the expansion of service delivery across the MENA region.

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional certification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in HSE roles within logistics, warehousing, or high-compliance operational environments.
• Proven experience supervising site operations and managing ground teams.
• Strong working knowledge of incident investigation techniques and RCCA methodologies. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full professional proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus).

Competencies

• Outstanding leadership abilities with a proven track record of managing, motivating, and developing operational teams.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills under tight operational timelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interface effectively between site teams and corporate clients.
• DSV – Global transport and logistics
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• We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.
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