Safety Specialist

About the role

Emirates Flight Catering Co (L.L.C) is looking for a Safety Specialist in Dubai to monitor occupational health and safety (OHS) performance and set realistic improvement objectives, working with department heads, management, supervisors and staff. The role supports the Workplace Safety Manager and helps reduce risks to staff and the business.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Workplace Safety Manager in safety campaigns, internal cascades and departmental safety initiatives, and step in when the manager is absent.
• Ensure the behaviour-based safety management programme works and that staff in designated departments are trained to meet KPI targets.
• Assist in periodic fire evacuation drills and liaise with the external regulator and service providers during drills.
• Investigate accidents and incidents involving employees, contractors and visitors, analyse causes and develop preventive measures.
• Attend Health and Safety Committee meetings to monitor remedial actions and compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Help design and deliver safety training programmes with the L&D Department.
• Apply the ISO 45001:2018 standard, conduct compliance audits and support management during external client audits.

Required profile

• NBOSH International or General certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (mandatory).
• Lead Auditor 45001:2018 certification (mandatory).
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or a suitable alternative qualification (mandatory).
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in a similar role; catering, aviation or manufacturing operations experience preferred.
• Membership of IOSH or another recognised safety organisation desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, risk assessment and workplace auditing in a large organisation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including with governing bodies.
• Competence in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).