Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bedfordshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Job Title: Dangerous Goods Safety Manager
Salary: £60K + Excellent Benefits
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Do you have a proven track record in maintaining compliance with ADR regulations in a logistics environment?
We are seeking a dedicated Dangerous Goods Safety Manager to oversee regulatory compliance and risk management across logistics operations.
This role requires the development of safe systems of work, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring operational safety in handling hazardous materials, with a special focus on lithium batteries.
The key responsibilities include:
Act as the organisation's appointed Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA), ensuring full compliance with ADR regulations.
Provide expert guidance on the classification, packaging, labelling, and transportation of dangerous goods.
Develop and implement safe systems of work for lithium battery storage, handling, and transport.
Deliver training programmes to operational teams on dangerous goods safety and emergency procedures.
The successful candidate will have:
DGSA certification with a comprehensive knowledge of dangerous goods transport regulations.
Experience managing compliance and risks associated with lithium batteries in logistics or warehousing environments.
Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability.
Knowledge of fire safety risks related to lithium battery storage is desirable.
Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety and regulatory excellence, offering excellent professional development opportunities. For more information or to apply please contact or (phone number removed).
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