Jobs at DHL

• The Health & Safety Specialist shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring DHL safety and environmental standards that comply with legal requirements to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents within the transport logistics operation. The role includes the promotion of a safe working environment, ensuring operational compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining quality standards across all activities.

About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, especially those involved with fleet operations.
• Assist with appointments of Health and Safety Reps. Ongoing training and communication to facilitate a safe, hygienic, and healthy work environment.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions on safety practices, emergency response, and accident prevention for all staff.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to determine causes and propose changes to prevent future occurrences.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Implement programs to reduce waste and pollution, including managing emissions and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Develop and oversee environmental impact assessments for new projects or changes to existing operations.
• Ensure that all operational processes meet both internal and external standards and regulations.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain high service standards and customer satisfaction.
• Assist Risk Manager when required.
• To assist with the induction and training of all new employees.
• All incidents/accidents reported and recorded by the company policy and legislation.
• Monitoring of SHEQ statistics.
• Day to Day Health and Safety issues. Deliver toolbox talks.
• Compliance with Good Distribution Practice Guidelines, as well as MCC and SAPC requirements.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health, engineering, or a related field.
• ISO 45001:2018 certification,
• Quality Management Modules 1,2 and 3 - Certification
• IT Proficiency: MS Office
• Overall knowledge of the Health & Safety function.
• 3+ years of practical Health & Safety experience.
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation, and planning skills.
• Good Analytical, Administrative & Communication skills.

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• The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of the fleet to maximize operational uptime and safety. The role involves managing a team of technicians and mechanics, planning, and supervising maintenance activities, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards at all times.

About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Daily WIP meetings to be attended and information entered on Open Job cards.
• Update Embrace Staff Availability records (input from Workshop controller).
• Plan and schedule regular maintenance checks and repairs of the fleet to prevent breakdowns and extend vehicle lifespan.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of mechanics and technicians to ensure that all maintenance and repair work is done efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• Oversee the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical issues, ensuring minimal downtime of vehicles.
• Receive new job cards from the Service Advisors and priorities in consultation with the Workshop Controller.
• Manage and oversee the inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring that critical parts are always in stock and reordering as necessary.
• Ensure all carry-overs are recorded in detail on the control sheet.
• Daily checks on parts availability for carry-over jobs.
• As soon as parts, outwork, etc. have arrived, update the control sheet, and place the job card in the
• Workshop Controller. Then notify the Service Advisor and Workshop Controller immediately for the Workshop Controller to prioritize the job back into the workshop.
• Monitor the usage of supplies and materials, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained without excess.
• Ensure that all repairs and maintenance work meet industry standards and comply with company policies.
• Inform Service Advisors of any potential delays.
• Provide recommendations for the enhancement of maintenance protocols and fleet efficiency.
• Housekeeping – Ensure that the work area is clean and always maintained.
• Finalize the job card and send it to the Costing Clerk to initiate the costing and invoicing.
• Queue completed jobs for a final inspection and inform the Workshop Controller of the next inspection.

About You

• Diploma in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in an administrative role in a Commercial Automotive Workshop.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and vehicle maintenance.
• Understanding the operational functions of the Workshop.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software.
• Able to apply basic health and safety procedures relevant to own work functions under direct supervision.
• Able to identify hazards and deal with them with direct instructions/guidance in place.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of transport logistics operations, processes, and technologies, including supply chain management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.