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Date: 6 Mar 2025

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Al Rostamani Group of Companies LLC

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Al Rostamani Trading Company is the sole authorized distributor of Suzuki and Citroën across the UAE with Sales, Service and Parts outlets able to serve its customers throughout the country.

Job Purpose

To implement and maintain the HSSE management system across the business, and to ensure that HSSE requirements as per ARG HSSE are being met.

Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with departments (service centre -workshop, body shop, spare parts, Logistics- yard & sales & marketing) to integrate HSSE requirements into day-to-day operations.
  • Follow and communicate ARG’s HSSE documents and ensures that they are maintained in line with ARG-HSSE documentation requirements
  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement control measures.
  • Monitor compliance with UAE environmental, safety, and security standards, and advise management on corrective actions for non-compliance issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspection findings, corrective actions, and compliance documents to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Lead or assist in incident investigations (accidents, near-misses, property damage) to determine root causes and develop corrective/preventive action plans.
  • Prepare and submit incident reports to management, ensuring lessons learned are communicated to prevent recurrence.
  • Track and follow-up on incident corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
  • Develop and deliver HSSE training programs for employees and contractors (e.g., general safety, fire prevention, hazardous materials handling, first aid).
  • Organize periodic emergency drills (evacuations, fire, spills, medical) and ensure readiness of emergency response teams.
  • Monitor and control hazardous waste disposal from workshops, body shops, and other relevant areas..
  • Coordinate with security teams to ensure robust access control and security systems across yards, showrooms, and service centres.
  • Liaise with government authorities, local municipalities, and external stakeholders for inspections, permits, and certifications.
  • Coordinate with department heads across the five emirates to ensure consistent HSSE standards and best practices are maintained..

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering -Fire and Safety / Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Certifications:

  • NEBOSH IGC (Level 03).
  • IOSH Managing Safely or OSHAD Practitioner Certification is an advantage.
  • First Aid – Level 03, Fire Safety- Level 02, or other relevant certifications.
  • ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 – Lead Auditor certifications is a plus.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an HSSE role, preferably in the automotive, Logistics, manufacturing, or industrial sector.
  • Familiarity with UAE Health, Safety & Environmental regulations and relevant international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001).

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.