Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

Kuehne+Nagel; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations at their Donnington site. This pivotal role involves providing expert advice on the transport of hazardous materials and radiation safety, while also overseeing audits and training. Join an innovative team and take the next step in your career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension plan

Employee assistance programs

24/7 GP access

Legal and financial advice

Mental health support

Qualifications

• SQA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor qualification essential.
• Radiation Safety qualification or awareness required.
• Experience in aviation, MOD, automotive, or similar industries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations regarding dangerous goods.
• Provide specialist advice on hazardous materials storage and transport.
• Deliver Dangerous Goods training and monitor regulatory standards.

Skills

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor qualification

Radiation Safety awareness

IOSH Managing Safety

Audit experience

Knowledge of Quality Standards

Education

NEBOSH NGC

Job description

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Step into a role where safety meets strategy! We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to join our team at our Donnington site. In this pivotal position, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory policy, and contractual standards surrounding dangerous goods. If you're passionate about promoting best practices and have a sharp eye for detail, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Your Role

As a key member of our team, the Dangerous Goods Safety (DGSA) will be responsible for ensuring and assuring compliance with legislation, regulation, policy, and contractual requirements. You will also act as the business unit Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. This is a key role across the business, providing specialist advice to Management and Operations on compliance with legislation affecting the storage and transport of hazardous substances, articles, and radiological protection.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the branch's Office and Warehouse Dangerous Goods Supervisor for the contract.
• Monitor and provide assurance that Dangerous Goods/Radiation processes and legislation are adhered to through audits and inspections.
• Support operational teams to improve standards and achieve compliance with Dangerous Goods and Radiation regulations.
• Report performance against BU targets to QSHE Senior Management.
• Maintain statutory procedures for compliance with regulations governing the carriage of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea, and air, including hazard identification and documentation checks.
• Implement procedures to ensure radiological protection and reporting compliance.
• Liaise with customers' auditors and ensure corrective actions are executed.
• Provide quarterly Radioactive Source List as required by MOD Radiological Regulator.
• Ensure limits of REPPIR 2019 are not exceeded and submit annual radioactive source reports to MOD.
• Ensure Operational Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) are trained and capable of duties.
• Monitor dosimetry processes and review results.
• Ensure calibration and repair of radiation monitoring equipment.
• Maintain understanding of authority processes from JSP392 Management of Radiation Protection in Defence.
• Regularly review and update local processes and procedures.
• Deliver Dangerous Goods training.

Your Skills and Experiences

• SQA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualification.
• Radiation Safety qualification or awareness.
• IOSH Managing Safety (required).
• NEBOSH NGC (desirable).
• Audit experience (advantageous).
• Knowledge of Quality Standards (desirable).
• Experience in aviation, MOD, automotive, or similar industries (advantageous).

By applying, you agree to participate in employment screening, including criminal record and identity checks. Appointment is conditional upon satisfactory results.

Good Reasons to Join

We offer a contributory pension plan, Route 2 Rewards scheme, employee assistance programs including 24/7 GP, legal, financial advice, and mental health support. We are a forces-friendly employer recognizing the skills and value service leavers bring.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Distribution and Supply Chain
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Storage

This job posting is active. Apply now to join our team at Donnington, England.