Safety and Security Manager

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Provides support to safety management on matters of safety & security, to proactively promote a ‘safety first’ culture, through a process of hazard identification and risk control, developing policy, supporting the field operation to introduce safe working procedures and proactive audit programs in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Assists General Manager, by performing basic managerial skills and communicating the operational status and objectives to Base Management.

Responsible for driving corporate safety and security programs and administer field station training programs for Ground Handling operations through hands on and verbal instruction.

What you will be doing 

• Support corporate compliance with applicable Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
• Support employees and supervisors in undertaking the protective and preventative measures necessary to achieve compliance with health and safety legislation as it applies to them.
• Complete full investigations and reporting compliance for Sr. Management Team and reports any breaches of statutory requirements or company best practice to management.
• Participate in safety audits daily and provide corrective action assistance to management, conduct risk assessments, accident investigations, health and safety inspections as required by the Station Safety Manager.
• Provide new hire and annual recurrent training for all station personnel and maintain compliance with all government, customer and company policies/procedures.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

 What we are looking for: 

• Three years of experience in aviation ramp/cargo operations, bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university.
• Must be able to pass all necessary employment testing, including background, drug, and certified copy of DMV Record in good standing.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to learn quickly, to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word programs.
• Ability to drive safety van and trucks from one work site to another as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team and to build relationships.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Application Instructions

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