Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

DX Group; Dale Abbey; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Car or car allowance

Health plan & benefits

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

DX Group is seeking a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser to support safe, compliant operations across the network. You will combine technical advice with hands-on assurance, working with operational leaders, SHE, compliance and training teams to strengthen DG standards.

The role involves audits, policy development, incident investigations and reporting, with travel across the network and a national footprint. ADR DGSA credentials and UK DG expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid DGSA qualification for road transport (ADR).
• At least three years' DGSA or dangerous goods compliance/operational management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ADR and UK DG legislation: classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Experience with audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting operational teams in logistics, transport, freight, distribution or supply chain.
• Ability to translate legislation into workable controls and present clear reports to management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; organized and pragmatic.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the DX network.
• Experience with IMDG Code, IATA DG Regulations, warehousing/storage; EH&S experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as DX’s appointed DGSA, advising on ADR and DG compliance.
• Carry out site audits, inspections and assurance reviews across the network.
• Develop and maintain policies covering classification, packaging, labeling, documentation and transport requirements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes and track corrective actions.
• Prepare statutory DGSA annual reports and provide management with compliance insights.
• Support customers, regulators and external auditors on DG services and processes.
• Collaborate with SHE, Operations and Training to develop awareness and competency programmes.

Skills

DGSA knowledge

Stakeholder management

Audit & inspection

Report writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser qualification (ADR)

Job description

Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser

Up to £51,000 + Car/Car Allowance

DX | Midlands Based

Reporting to: Safety, Health, and Environment Director

Turn your dangerous goods expertise into practical improvements across the DX network. We’re looking for a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser to support safe, compliant operations and help our teams put complex requirements into practice. You’ll combine technical advice with hands-on assurance, working with operational leaders, SHE, compliance and training teams to strengthen standards across our business.

DX is committed to equality of opportunity for all.

About DX

DX provides parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services to businesses and residential customers across the UK and Ireland through DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics. Our approach is straightforward: Deliver Exactly to our customers’ requirements. Our people are central to making that happen.

The role

• Act as DX’s appointed DGSA, advising on ADR, UK dangerous goods legislation and practical operational controls.
• Carry out site audits, inspections and assurance reviews throughout the network, helping teams identify and manage dangerous goods risks.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and guidance covering classification, packaging, marking, labelling, segregation, documentation and transport requirements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes and monitor corrective actions.
• Prepare statutory DGSA annual reports and provide management with clear compliance insights and assurance.
• Support customers, regulators and external auditors, and advise on new dangerous goods services and operational processes.
• Work with SHE, Operations and Training colleagues to develop awareness and competency programmes and respond to legislative developments.

What you’ll bring

• A valid Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser qualification for road transport (ADR).
• At least three years’ experience in a DGSA, dangerous goods compliance or operational dangerous goods management role.
• Strong working knowledge of ADR and UK Carriage of Dangerous Goods legislation, including classification, packaging, marking, labelling and documentation requirements.
• Experience of audits, inspections, incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• A background supporting operational teams in logistics, transport, freight, distribution or supply chain environments.
• The ability to translate legislation into workable controls, analyse compliance trends and present clear reports to management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a pragmatic, organised approach and the confidence to influence operational leaders.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the DX network.
• Experience with the IMDG Code, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, dangerous goods warehousing and storage, multi-site logistics operations or regulatory inspections would be advantageous, as would a qualification or experience in Health, Safety and Environmental management.

Working arrangements

This is a national role involving site visits across the DX network. You’ll generally work normal business hours, with occasional flexibility required outside these hours to support operational activities, investigations and urgent compliance matters. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check where applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you