Assistant Manager, HSE

noon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer commerce platform in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Specialist. You will support the development and implementation of HSE policies, conduct audits and inspections, ensure compliance, and deliver safety training. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in HSE within warehouse and logistics, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and knowledge of HSE standards. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Health, Safety & Environment role, specifically in warehouse and logistics environments.
• In-depth knowledge of HSE standards including ISO 45001:2018 and UAE Civil Defense Code.
• Professional certifications in HSE are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Management in the development of HSE policies and guidelines.
• Lead the implementation of the company’s HSE management system.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

HSE standards

Risk assessment

Leadership skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Job description

About noon

noon, the region's leading consumer commerce platform. On December 12th, 2017, noon launched its consumer platform in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, expanding to Egypt in February 2019. The noon ecosystem of services now includes marketplaces for food delivery, quick-commerce, fintech, and fashion. noon is a work in progress; we’re six years in, but only 5% done.

noon’s mission:

Every door, every day.

NUB : Fugistics

What you’ll do:

• Support Management in the development, implementation, and communication of HSE policies and guidelines.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s HSE management system in line with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce HSE practices and procedures across departments to ensure full compliance and safe operations.
• Supervise and maintain safety management processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and ensure timely corrective actions to address safety concerns.
• Deliver safety coaching, briefings, inductions, and training to promote awareness and capability at all levels.
• Prepare and implement emergency management plans and oversee regular fire mock drills.
• Investigate incidents/accidents, analyze root causes, track statistics, and implement safety improvements to reduce risks.
• Provide expert technical advice to senior management on HSE-related matters.
• Support startup and operational activities with detailed safety planning and procedural reviews.
• Maintain all safety-related documentation and records, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with regulations.
• Prepare and deliver monthly safety performance reports and weekly inspection summaries to management.
• Identify and address safety hazards and trends, contributing to a proactive risk management culture.
• Ensure the organization maintains sufficient trained first aiders and emergency responders.
• Contribute to safety toolbox talks and training content tailored to site-specific risks and operations.

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) role, specifically in warehouse and logistics environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of HSE standards and systems, including ISO 45001:2018 and UAE Civil Defense Code.
• Proven track record in conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience in warehousing HSE management and familiarity with EPC/FM industry standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience delivering safety training and influencing behavior across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and documentation skills.
• Ability to develop and implement emergency response plans and safety improvement strategies.
• High attention to detail, with a proactive approach to hazard identification and mitigation.
• Professional certifications in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA) are a strong advantage.

Who will excel?

• We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.

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