Health & Safety Specialist

Job Req Number:  119180
Time Type: Full Time

The DSV group, headquartered in Denmark, is one of the biggest transport and logistics companies in the world, with more than 160,000 dedicated employees and presence in 90 countries.

We are hiring for a Health and Safety Specialist within the Road Department in Dubai 

The Health and Safety Specialist will be directly responsible for overseeing and enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards across all logistics and freight operations dedicated to the AWS account.

This role ensures total compliance with local regulations, company policies, and strict client-specific safety protocols while supporting operational efficiency and service excellence.

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

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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