Warehouse Safety Lead — NEBOSH IGC | 3+ Years Experience

Jingdong Development France; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com is seeking a Site Safety professional to oversee safety programs across a Dubai warehouse operation. The role focuses on daily inspections, hazard identification, and ensuring compliance with UAE safety regulations.

You will lead safety inductions, coordinate with contractors, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment. Ideal candidates hold a NEBOSH IGC, have 3–5 years in warehouse safety, and can communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Mandatory NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in warehouse safety, logistics operations, or site safety management.
• Experience in safety management within large warehouses or ecommerce fulfillment centers in UAE (JAFZA preferred).
• Knowledge of UAE/Dubai health and safety laws and regulatory requirements.
• Good English communication skills to clearly convey safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections, site walks, and Gemba Walks in warehouse areas.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and hazardous conditions and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform visual checks of fire safety equipment and emergency systems.
• Report equipment failures and safety issues to the Loss Prevention/Manager as needed.
• Monitor contractors and service providers for safety compliance and permits.
• Ensure safety controls for high-risk activities (hot work, work at height, electrical work).
• Stop unsafe work when imminent risk is identified and escalate as required.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings to staff and visitors.
• Investigate injuries, near misses, and fire/security incidents with proper documentation.
• Track corrective actions and verify timely closure with responsible departments.
• Maintain records of inspections, risk assessments, incidents, permits, and actions.
• Support emergency drills and internal safety audits.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Ops, Engineering, Facilities, Security, HR and contractors on safety improvements.
• Prepare shift safety reports and ensure effective handover between day and night shifts.

Skills

NEBOSH IGC

Safety management

English communication

Job description

JD.com is seeking a Site Safety professional to oversee safety programs across a Dubai warehouse operation. The role focuses on daily inspections, hazard identification, and ensuring compliance with UAE safety regulations.

You will lead safety inductions, coordinate with contractors, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment. Ideal candidates hold a NEBOSH IGC, have 3–5 years in warehouse safety, and can communicate effectively in English.