Senior Safety Assistant

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Health and Safety professional to lead risk assessments, audits and ensure compliance with ISO 45001:2018. The role involves developing safety policies, training staff, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites.

With NEBOSH certification and Lead Auditor 45001:2018, you will coordinate toolbox talks, incident reporting and fire safety readiness, while collaborating with Heads of Departments to meet safety targets.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certificate is required.
• Lead Auditor 45001:2018 certification required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in a similar role.
• Strong English communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor OHS performance and drive improvements with department heads.
• Ensure safety equipment and emergency drills are maintained.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety campaigns; support incident reporting and management.
• Prepare daily shift reports and assist in incident management.

Skills

Health and Safety policy development

Risk assessment

Auditing

English communication

Incident reporting

Education

NEBOSH International/General certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Lead Auditor 45001:2018

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1. 1.Conduct regular inspection/random audit at all company premises, contractor working area, and operational activities in order to identify hazard and risks and, inform department and safety specialists of findings and recommends measure to correct potential hazards/ breach and prevent accident and injury; conducts follow up inspections to ensure that recommended measure are been implemented.
2. 2.Monitor assigned departments OHS performance and set realistic objectives for any improvements required working with the departments HOD's, Management, Supervisors and staff.
3. 3.Check all portable electrical equipment used by the safety department on a periodic / need basic to take necessary action.
4. 4.Take on new Projects and initiatives in order to ensure safety improvement by conducting necessary training and reduce any potential incidents. Conduct gap analysis based on the trend of incidents observed from monthly OHS (Occupational health & safety) reports, inspection reports and present the action plans for mitigation.
5. 5.Regularly monitor the condition of fire emergency equipment, emergency exits and assist in conducting periodic fire evacuation drills with safety specialist to ensure as such the integrity and reliability of EKFC fire prevention and protection systems and support external fire Management Company.
6. 6.Contribute to the annual guideline and procedures review of ISO 45001:2018 audit with Safety Specialist in order to further guide the departments to meet audit requirements.
7. 7.Prepare daily shift reports with details on any safety issues and regularly advise the Safety Specialist of the status of health and safety at all EKFC facilities, operations and the requirements necessary to prevent losses due to non-conformances with health and safety policies, standards, and safe work procedures.
8. 8.Provide adequate and timely support to line managers in relation to incident reporting and accident management.
9. 9.Take the lead to conduct toolbox training on shop floor and support the safety specialists in Safety campaigns, Safety champion training and BBSM training, internal cascades, TBT, as well as helping in the developing of internal departmental safety campaigns to help improve OHS performance and reduce risks to staff and the business.
10. 10.Participate in Health and Safety Committee meetings and monitor the effectiveness of remedial measures adopted to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation ISO 45001:2018, EKFC safety policies and procedures and where necessary enforce compliance so as to ensure continuous improvement of workplace health and safety in the absence of safety specialist.

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

• NEBOSH International/General certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Must)
• Lead Auditor 45001:2018 (Must)

Work Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of related experience in a similar role.

Skills:

• An Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice, along with extensive experience of policy development, provision of advice, risk assessment and workplace audit within a large organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks and projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet targets and achieve results.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• High level of commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability to change.