Safety and Assurance Coordinator

Safety and Assurance Coordinator Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Key Accountabilities 

• Assist in implementing the Serco Management System (SMS) and IFS Integrated Management System (IMS) including policies, procedures and processes.
• Make recommendations for improvement to the Management Systems to ensure compliance and document evidence of continual improvement supporting the ISO certifications
• Supervise the implementation and maintenance of risk, quality, health, safety & environment management systems.
• Supervise in the process of obtaining and maintaining external certification of the management systems to ISO 9001, ISO22000, HACCP, 14001, and 45001.
• Report on progress regularly to the Portfolio and Sector management team
• Schedule and manage compliance calendars, conducting audits and advising on areas of improvement.
• Conduct investigations into unplanned events, identifying root cause and recommend actions to avoid reoccurrence.
• Ensure the management of contractors, including a permit to work system, review and comment on specialist service provider risk assessments, method statements to ensure safe operations by contractors.
• Coordinate and participate in toolbox talks, safety briefs and health & safety meetings.
• Perform and carry out other duties as instructed by the Safety Assurance Manager or Contract Manager as required within the scope of the individuals’ competency and experience.
• Manage the training needs analysis, competencies and deliver/ coordinate any required training including maintenance of accurate records & reporting.

Specific Requirements 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, HACCP, ISO 22000 and ISO 45001 standards
• Internal Auditing Experience.
• Food Safety and Hygiene Experience [advanced food hygiene certificate an advantage]
• Personal integrity and personal values consistent with Serco’s governing principles.
• Holder of a NEBOSH Certificate in occupational health and safety or similar IOSH qualification;
• Degree qualified, Microbiology (preferred)
• Valid ISO Internal Auditor Certification.
• Sound computer and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of FM working environments.