Logistics Dangerous Goods Manager

We are actively looking to engage a Logistics Dangerous Goods Manager for a 3PL Logistics business, based on a hybrid basis from Lutterworth in Leicestershire!

Client Details

Our client is a leading supply chain partner providing supply chain solutions nationally. With over 10,000+ colleagues across more than 300 sites and an 12,000 strong fleet of vehicles, they put their client & customers at the heart of everything we do.

Description

As a Logistics Dangerous Goods Manager you will be based a Lutterworth, Leicestershire across 3 days per week. You will conduct the following role and responsibilities across the site:

• Monitoring compliance with the requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods. This would primarily focus on CDG (Bulk) and ADR (Road), Sea (IMDG) and occasionally Air (IATA) for retail contracts.
• Maintain and pass the legally required 5 Yearly examinations
• Advising stakeholders and customers of the undertakings on the carriage of dangerous goods..
• Supporting the development and implementation of site procedures and processes to ensure compliance aspect such as marking, labelling, and packaging requirements are met relevant to the mode(s) of transport of dangerous goods.
• Maintaining Group Dangerous Goods Compliance, including identifying gaps in guidance, policy, annual reporting, training, and regulatory changes.
• Supporting investigations involving dangerous goods and non-conformance and implement strategies to prevent re-occurrence.
• Preparing and delivering Dangerous Goods Awareness training to sites and customers operations that are involved in the transportation of dangerous goods.
• Supporting site management teams with the preparation and presence during DfT inspections and audits.
• Key emergency contact for bulk contracts and supporting with conducting investigation into public reports of non-compliance, incidents, or complaints.
• Manage a team of experienced colleagues for emergency response and act as the overseeing page holder for all incidents and accidents involving high consequence goods
• Strong knowledge of COMAH Regulations and support to 2 Lower Tier warehouse sites.
• Strong knowledge of DSEAR and the ability to complete risk assessments, site inspections and provide expert advice on legal and industry guidance surrounding the storage and handling of retail dangerous goods. (i.e. BAMA, HSG148, HSG71 etc.)
• Support site operations and the new business implementation team with storage related issues, segregation policies and any non-conformance.
• Monitoring and maintenance of the group compliance in line with company policies and procedures.

Profile

The successful Logistics Dangerous Goods Manager will report into a National DGSA Manager responsible for a national remit. You will be commutable to Lutterworth for 3 days a week and can work remotely thereafter. You will also have the following skills and experience:

• DGSA qualified
• Compliance experience within CDG (Bulk), ADR (Road), IMDG (Sea) and IATA (Air).
• Advisory experience with stakeholders and customers undertaking the carriage of dangerous good.
• Strong understand of fully regulated and exempt dangerous goods prescribed for transport (i.e. Limited Quantities, Expected Quantities, Special provisions).
• Experience delivering dangerous goods awareness training
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 is desired by not essential
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and support two warehousing sites.

Job Offer

• £40,000-£50,000
• Car Allowance (£6k)
• Company bonus - circa 10% bonus
• Private healthcare allowance
• Company PerkBox account