Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

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