QHSE Officer

Emirates Logistics KSA; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Riyadh is seeking a QHSE Officer to ensure safety compliance across warehouse operations. The role involves risk management, policy development, and training to foster a strong safety culture. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and professional certifications. This position comes with responsibilities for audits, inspections, and incident investigations, contributing to a safer work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of minimum 3 years in a similar QHSE role within an industrial, FMCG or Retail warehouse.
• Fluent in English reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conducting risk assessments to find potential hazards.
• Developing safety policies and procedures.
• Implementing the QHSE Management System.
• Conducting site inspections and audits.
• Investigating workplace incidents to find root causes.
• Delivering health and safety training for staff.
• Coordinating emergency activities and maintenance of life-saving equipment.
• Managing contractor safety compliance.
• Reporting on KPIs related to safety and quality.
• Maintaining QHSE records and documents.

Skills

Proficiency in risk assessment

Incident investigation

Reports writing

Facility Inspection

Conducting Trainings

Coordination with Vendors

Department auditing

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Quick learners

Flexible working hours

Education

NEBOSH (IGC)

IOSH / OSHA

ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 Awareness

Internal Auditing ISO 9001, 14001, 45001

First Aid Training

Fire Fighting Training

Job description

QHSE Officer (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment)

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include:
• Regulatory Compliance:

  Ensuring the warehouse(s) operates in full compliance with the organization’s Integrated Management S (IMS) and local safety and environmental regulations and requirements.

• Risk Management:

  Performing risk assessments to identify potential hazards, such as those related to moving equipment, heavy lifting, or chemical storage, and developing plans to mitigate them.

• Policy & Procedure Development:

  To assist in developing and updating safety policies and procedures to prevent accidents. Implementing the IMS procedures to improve the overall safety and quality of work processes in the warehouse.

• QHSE System Implementation:

  Establish, maintain, and improve the company's QHSE Management System in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.

• Audits & Inspections:

  Conducting regular site inspections and internal audits to monitor compliance, identify non‑conformities, and ensure equipment and facilities are safe.

• Incident Investigation:

  Investigating workplace accidents, incidents, and health complaints to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Training:

  Delivering in‑house health and safety trainings as per the Training Plan & Matrix to warehouse staff to raise awareness and promote a strong safety culture.

• Emergency Preparedness:

  Assisting in the coordination of activities during emergencies and ensuring life‑saving equipment, such as fire extinguishers and alarm systems, is inspected and maintained. Mock drills are conducted as planned.

• Contractors Management:

  Coordination with the vendors for their service schedule and ensure the work is completed safely in a timely manner. Issuing PTW and ensuring strict compliance.

• KPIs Reporting:

  Achieving set Weekly / Monthly KPIs / targets and timely reporting to the line Manager. Maintaining the KPIs evidence. Preparing an action plan for non‑compliance to achieve the QHSE objectives.

• Record keeping:

  Maintaining all QHSE records related to the warehouse, MHE inspections, audits and other IMS and legally required documents / certificates.

Skills and Qualifications

Professional Certifications:

• NEBOSH (IGC)
• IOSH / OSHA
• ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 Awareness
• Internal Auditing ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
• First Aid Training
• Fire Fighting Training

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Reports writing
• Facility Inspection
• Conducting Trainings
• Coordination with Vendors
• Department auditing

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Critical thinking
• Problem‑solving
• Quick learners are essential
• Flexible working hours

Experience:

Proven experience of minimum 3 years in a similar QHSE role, preferably within an industrial, FMCG or Retail warehouse.

Fluent in English reading, writing and speaking