Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Donnington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor in Donnington, where you will ensure compliance with legislation and standards for dangerous goods transport. This key role involves monitoring processes, providing expert advice, and delivering training, all contributing to a safe operational environment. Enjoy full support from a forces-friendly employer with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and rewards.

Benefits

Contributory pension plan

Employee assistance program

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified as Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA).
• IOSH Managing Safety certification required.
• Radiation safety knowledge for training purposes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards regarding dangerous goods.
• Monitor and audit Dangerous Goods and Radiation processes.
• Deliver training and maintain understanding of radiation protection protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Audit management

Education

SQA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualification

IOSH Managing Safety certification

Radiation Safety Qualification

NEBOSH NGC

Job description

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 championing 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. Additionally, you will act as the business unit Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulation, policy, and contractual standards. This is a key role across the business, providing specialist advice to Management and Operations on compliance with legislation and policy 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 the operational team and the wider team to improve standards and achieve compliance with Dangerous Goods and Radiation regulations.
• Report Dangerous Goods performance against BU targets to QSHE Senior Management.
• Maintain statutory procedures for compliance in the carriage of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea, and air, including hazard identification and documentation checks.
• Implement and monitor procedures for radiological protection and reporting.
• Liaise with customers’ auditors, ensuring corrective actions and compliance with specifications.
• 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 Radiological Regulator.
• Ensure Operational Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) are appointed and trained.
• 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.
• Review and update local processes and procedures regularly.
• Deliver Dangerous Goods training.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Must be SQA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualified.
• Must have Radiation Safety Qualification or awareness for training purposes.
• IOSH Managing Safety certification (required).
• NEBOSH NGC (desirable).
• Audit experience is advantageous.
• Awareness of Quality Standards (desirable).
• Experience in aviation, MOD, automotive, or similar industries is advantageous.

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you agree to participate in employment screening, including criminal record checks and identity validation. Successful applicants will need to provide necessary information and documentation. Appointments are conditional upon satisfactory results of these checks.

Good Reasons to Join

If you wish to become a valued member of our team, we offer a contributory pension plan, Route 2 Rewards scheme with discounts and wellbeing benefits, and an employee assistance program providing 24/7 GP, legal, financial advice, and mental health support. We are a forces-friendly employer recognizing the skills and experience of service leavers, proudly holding the Gold Covenant.