ASSISTANT SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER

Location: Business and Industrial Park, Jinfei, Riche Terre  

Leal & Co Ltd is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Safety & Health Officer to support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of safety and health practices across the workplace. The selected candidate will be posted at one of the Group’s subsidiaries, but may also be called upon to carry out assignments in other entities or collaborate on Group safety and health projects, as required.

Role Purpose

The role is designed to provide administrative, coordination and operational support to the Safety & Health function by assisting with document control, record management, compliance monitoring, reporting, statutory documentation and the follow-up of corrective actions, while facilitating workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits, statutory reporting, and employee safety awareness initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with managers, supervisors, and employees to promote a safe, compliant, and prevention-focused working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for PPEs and other equipment, from sourcing quotations and raising purchase requests to delivery follow-up, invoice verification, and payment processing.
• Monitor PPE inventory and coordinate stock replenishment to ensure uninterrupted availability of safety equipment.
• Follow up on the replenishment and maintenance of First Aid Boxes across all sites and departments.
• Maintain comprehensive safety documentation, records, and reports to support compliance with Occupational Safety and Health requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of safety and health policies, procedures, safe work practices and related documentation.
• Support workplace inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, and help follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable occupational safety and health requirements, internal standards and site procedures.
• Participate in Safety and Health Committee meetings and assist in preparing minutes, reports and statutory documentation, where required.
• Contribute to the identification of safety and health training needs and support awareness sessions, toolbox talks, inductions and employee safety communications.
• Assist in incident reporting and investigation follow-up as well as the compilation of safety data, trends and recommendations.
• Check that safety equipment, signage, and basic workplace controls are available, properly used and maintained.
• Collaborate with site teams and Group stakeholders on safety initiatives, projects and improvement actions across PNL and, when required, other Group entities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Occupational Safety and Health, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a safety and health, industrial, operational or related work environment.
• Good working knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 and other applicable safety and health regulations.
• Experience in the automotive, logistics, warehousing, industrial or technical services sector would be an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English and French.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to identifying and addressing workplace hazards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees, supervisors and managers constructively.
• Ability to prepare clear reports, maintain accurate records and follow up on action plans.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities across different operational settings.
• Computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive attitude, integrity and commitment to promoting a safe and responsible workplace culture.