Warehouse Safety Officer

About the role

JINGDONG Logistics, part of JD.com, is looking for a Warehouse Safety Officer to manage day-to-day safety across large-scale warehouse and logistics operations. The officer ensures employees, contractors and visitors comply with company safety requirements and applicable UAE local regulations, focusing on hazard identification, fire safety, contractor management, incident reporting and corrective action. The role requires active safety oversight throughout the assigned shift.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections, site walks and Gemba Walks across warehouse areas.
• Identify unsafe behaviours and hazards related to material handling, forklifts, electric pallet trucks, racking, stacking, conveyors and pedestrian movement.
• Check fire safety equipment, alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire doors and exits; report failures, leaks, blocked routes and other issues.
• Monitor contractors and maintenance providers for compliance with safety requirements and work permits.
• Supervise high-risk activities such as hot work, work at height, electrical work, lifting and maintenance.
• Stop unsafe work when an imminent risk exists and escalate serious hazards to the Loss Prevention Team Lead / Manager.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and briefings, and help investigate injuries, near misses and fire alarm activations.
• Track corrective actions, maintain inspection records, risk assessments, incident reports and work permits, and support emergency drills and safety audits.
• Prepare shift safety reports and ensure effective handover between day and night shifts.

Required profile

• Mandatory NEBOSH IGC certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse safety, logistics, industrial or site safety management; experience in JAFZA warehouses or e-commerce fulfillment centres preferred.
• Knowledge of UAE and Dubai OHS and fire safety laws; good English and ability to work day or night shifts and weekends.
• Preferred: Chinese, Hindi or Urdu, and a valid UAE driving licence.

Required skills

• Hazard identification, risk assessment and incident reporting.
• Fire safety inspections and contractor safety management.
• Basic MS Office proficiency for safety records and reports.