Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

Other
Aberdeenshire
October 11, 2024
£35000 - £35000
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor – Aberdeen

Our client are looking for a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor to join their operation in Aberdeen, UK. As DGSA, you are to ensure a customer focused and professional DGS service is delivered to the company’s, multi-client portfolio. This shall be achieved by conducting dangerous goods site audits, providing expert advice and support on all ADR & CDG compliancy requirements, assisting with dangerous goods incident investigations, where required, and preparing mandatory annual reports.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 17:30pm

Description of the role/day-to-day:

  • Legal requirements including but not limited to dangerous goods, customs, quarantine and transport security
  • All agreements and regulations concerning the transport and handling of dangerous goods
  • Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance guidelines
  • Customer’s policies and procedures
  • Report all hazards, near misses and events immediately
  • Comply with the requirements of QHSE Management System and assist the organization on occasion in times of emergency.
  • Maintain a high standard of work quality through accuracy and efficiency when completing tasks
  • To monitor, advise and report on latest ADR & CDG dangerous goods transport compliance and best practice for our clients
  • Maintain, improve and assist DGS Manager to expand current service being provided.
  • Conduct detailed site audits in person and where required, remotely via MS Teams.
  • Provide Clients with accurate advice and guidance on the transportation of all DG Classes
  • Maintain and develop knowledge of legislation, and industry body guidance, relevant to DG
  • Preparation of audit reports, annual reports and where necessary incident reports
  • Provide support to the DGS Manager in all aspects of DG activity

Requirements:

  • Be able to understand, interpret and apply complex regulatory information
  • Comfortable in the use of video conferencing tools, i.e. MS Teams, Zoom
  • DGS accreditation ideally also with experience in all modes of transport
  • Confident delivering safety advice to all levels of management
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to show initiative and deliver solutions
  • Good planning and organisation skills
  • Flexible to travel within the UK

Essentials and desired:

  • IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualifications
  • IMDG/IATA/RADAC
  • Audit qualifications
  • RPS

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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