Safety Officer

Safety Officer
Company: Mark & Save Hypermarket
Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Head Office, Ajman, UAE

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Safety Officer to ensure a safe working environment across all stores, Distribution Centers (DC), and Distribution and Cross-Docking Replenishment Centers (DCRC) by proactively reducing workplace incidents, conducting comprehensive safety training, maintaining safety equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance with local safety standards

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Reduction

• Develop and implement strategies to reduce workplace incidents and safety hazards across stores, DC, and DCRC.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote a safety-first culture by engaging employees at all levels in safety initiatives and communication.

Safety Training

• Design and deliver safety training programs tailored for employees across all operational locations including stores, DC, and DCRC.
• Ensure 100% employee participation in mandatory safety training sessions.
• Maintain records of training attendance and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback.

Equipment Safety and Maintenance (Fire Fighting Equipment)

• Monitor and ensure the safety, maintenance, and operational readiness of fire-fighting equipment and other safety-related tools.
• Coordinate regular inspections, testing, and servicing of safety equipment in compliance with manufacturer recommendations and local regulations.
• Facilitate timely repair and replacement of faulty or expired equipment to maintain workplace safety standards.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance at Workplace

• Ensure all locations comply with applicable local safety laws, standards, and regulations.
• Maintain updated knowledge of local safety regulations and implement necessary changes to company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory authorities and internal management as required.
• Work closely with management to integrate safety compliance into daily operations and company culture.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in workplace safety, preferably in retail, warehousing, or logistics environments.
• Certification in safety management -NEBOSH is mandatory.
• Familiarity with local safety laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person