Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

Kuehne+Nagel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) at the Donnington site in Shrewsbury. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with safety legislation and manage the transport and storage of dangerous goods. The position offers meaningful responsibilities with plenty of opportunities for professional development and a focus on compliance and safety.

Benefits

Participation in Kuehne+Nagel pension plan

Employee assistance programs with 24/7 GP

Route 2 Rewards scheme offering discounts

Mental health support

Qualifications

• SQA DGSA qualification is essential.
• IOSH Managing Safety certification required.
• Radiation Safety qualification may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

• Act as the branch's Dangerous Goods Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance through audits and inspections.
• Provide specialist advice on hazardous substance management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Compliance Knowledge

Audit Capability

Education

SQA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualification

IOSH Managing Safety certification

NEBOSH NGC certification

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Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, Shrewsbury

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b3906b6fb67e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

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 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 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 role involves providing specialist advice to management and operations regarding 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 ensure adherence to Dangerous Goods/Radiation Process and legislation 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 in the carriage of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea, and air.
• Implement procedures for radiological protection and reporting.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Provide quarterly Radioactive Source List as required by MOD Radiological Regulator.
• Ensure limits of REPPIR 2019 are not exceeded and submit annual reports to MOD Radiological Regulator.
• Ensure appointment and training of Operational Radiation Protection Supervisors.
• Monitor dosimetry processes and review results.
• Maintain calibration and repair of radiation monitoring equipment.
• Review and update local radiation safety procedures regularly.
• Deliver Dangerous Goods training.

Your Skills and Experiences

• SQA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualification required.
• Radiation Safety qualification or awareness needed for training purposes.
• IOSH Managing Safety certification required.
• NEBOSH NGC certification desirable.
• Audit experience advantageous.
• Awareness of quality standards beneficial.
• Experience in aviation, MOD, automotive, or similar industries preferred.

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

Good Reasons to Join

If you become part of our team, you'll be rewarded for your commitment and expertise. Benefits include participation in the Kuehne+Nagel pension plan, Route 2 Rewards scheme offering discounts and benefits, employee assistance programs with 24/7 GP, legal, and financial advice, and mental health support. We are a Gold Covenant employer, recognizing the skills and value service leavers bring to our organization.