Safety Specialist
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About the Role
Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a Safety Specialist to monitor OHS performance, conduct audits, and support safety campaigns. Requires NEBOSH certification, Lead Auditor 45001:2018, and 6+ years of related experience in catering, aviation, or manufacturing.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor OHS performance and set realistic objectives for improvements
- Support the Workplace Safety Manager in safety campaigns and internal cascades
- Assist the business in the absence of the Workplace Safety Manager
- Ensure the Behaviour based Safety Management program is working and staff are trained
- Assist in conducting periodic fire evacuation drills and liaise with external regulators
- Investigate accidents and incidents, analyze causes, and develop preventive measures
- Attend Health and Safety Committee meetings to monitor remedial actions
- Design and deliver safety training programs in collaboration with L&D
- Apply ISO 45001:2018, conduct audits, and assist during external client audits
Requirements
- NEBOSH International/General certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Lead Auditor 45001:2018
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience in a similar role
- Experience in catering, aviation, or manufacturing operations (preferred)
- Member of IOSH or other recognised Safety Organisation (desirable)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Competent in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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Responsibilities
- Monitor OHS performance and set realistic objectives for improvements working with HODs, Management, Supervisors and staff.
- Support the Workplace Safety Manager in Safety campaigns and internal cascades, as well as developing internal departmental safety campaigns.
- Assist the business in the absence of the Workplace Safety Manager and support other Safety Specialists.
- Ensure the Behaviour based Safety Management program is working and ensure adequate staff resources are trained.
- Assist in conducting periodic fire evacuation drills, liaison with external regulator authority & service providers.
- Investigating and aiding in accidents and incidents involving injury to EKFC employees, contractors & visitors.
- Attend Health and Safety Committee meetings to monitor remedial actions and compliance.
- Assist the Workplace Safety Manager in designing and delivering safety training programs.
- Apply the Occupational Health and Safety international standard ISO 45001:2018, conduct audits to ensure compliance.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH International/General certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Must).
- Lead Auditor 45001:2018 (Must).
- Member of IOSH or other recognised Safety Organisation (Desirable).
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or suitable alternative qualification (Must).
Work Experience
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience in a similar role.
- Preferably have experience within a catering, aviation or manufacturing operations.
Skills
- An Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues and legislation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Excellent communication and ability to communicate inside and outside the organization.
- Able to develop and maintain trust and confidence.
- Competent in use of MS Office i.e. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
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