A leading UAE-based organisation is hiring a proactive and detail-oriented QHSE Officer to support and enhance Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across all operations. This is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary role covering food safety, hygiene audits, site inspections, CCP monitoring, incident investigation, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and QHSE training — offering an outstanding career opportunity for safety and quality professionals in the dynamic UAE catering, hospitality, and facilities management sector.
About the Role — Full-Spectrum QHSE Responsibility
Scope: Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance across all UAE operations
Industries: Catering, Facilities Management, Hospitality, and related service sectors in UAE
Standards: HACCP, ISO 22000, applicable ISO standards, UAE municipality and regulatory requirements
Key Activities: Audits, inspections, CCP monitoring, incident investigation, QHSE training, and KPI reporting
Certifications Preferred: NEBOSH / IOSH — internationally recognised health and safety qualifications
Why This Is a Strong UAE Career Opportunity
High Demand: QHSE professionals are among the most sought-after specialists in UAE’s booming hospitality and catering sector
Regulatory Landscape: UAE’s stringent food safety and HSE regulations create strong, long-term career demand for certified QHSE officers
Career Growth: Build expertise across quality, food safety, environmental compliance, and health & safety in one high-impact role
Industry Breadth: Experience spans catering, facilities management, hospitality, and multi-site UAE operations
Position Overview
The QHSE Officer will play a central role in ensuring full compliance with company QHSE policies, client requirements, UAE regulatory and municipality standards, HACCP, ISO 22000, and all other applicable international safety and quality frameworks. This is a hands-on, operational role that requires you to be present on-site conducting inspections, monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs), investigating incidents, delivering training, maintaining comprehensive QHSE documentation, and preparing detailed management reports — all while actively promoting a positive safety and food safety culture across every business unit.
Why This Role Matters: As QHSE Officer in the UAE, you are the operational backbone of the organisation’s commitment to the safety of its people, the quality of its food, and the sustainability of its environment. From monitoring CCP cooking and chilling temperatures to conducting NEBOSH-standard risk assessments, leading toolbox talks, supporting regulatory inspections, and preparing monthly KPI reports — your work direc
Key Responsibilities
QHSE Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Ensure full compliance with company QHSE policies, client requirements, UAE municipality regulations, and all applicable ISO standards including ISO 22000 and HACCP
- Stay current with evolving UAE food safety regulations and HSE legislation — proactively updating procedures to maintain ongoing compliance
- Support all client inspections, external regulatory audits, and authority visits with complete documentation readiness and operational preparedness
Site Inspections, Audits & Risk Assessments
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced site inspections, food safety inspections, hygiene audits, and comprehensive QHSE audits across all operational locations
- Perform detailed risk assessments to identify workplace and food safety hazards and ensure safe working practices are consistently maintained
- Document all audit findings with clear evidence, corrective action recommendations, and verification timelines
CCP Monitoring & Food Safety Procedures
- Monitor all Critical Control Points (CCPs) including cooking temperatures, hot holding, chilling, freezing, food transportation, and all associated temperature records
- Ensure proper food storage, correct labelling, strict FIFO/FEFO implementation, allergen control, segregation protocols, cleaning schedules, pest control, and personal hygiene practices across all food handling areas
- Oversee microbiological testing, traceability exercises, and food recall activities in line with UAE food safety authority requirements
Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
- Investigate all incidents, accidents, near misses, food safety complaints, contamination cases, and non-conformities with thoroughness and objectivity
- Develop, implement, and verify effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) ensuring full closure of all findings within agreed timeframes
- Maintain PPE monitoring systems and ensure safety equipment availability, inspection records, and compliance across all operational sites
Training, Inductions & Safety Culture
- Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, food safety training sessions, QHSE awareness programs, and competency verification for all employees and food handlers
- Participate in emergency response drills and support business continuity planning and preparedness initiatives
- Actively promote a positive, proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across all business units and departments
Documentation, Reporting & Environmental Compliance
- Maintain comprehensive QHSE documentation including records, permits, checklists, compliance reports, and audit evidence to the highest standard of accuracy and traceability
- Prepare monthly QHSE reports, performance statistics, and KPI analysis for senior management review and strategic decision-making
- Assist in developing and updating QHSE policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and management system documents
- Ensure environmental sustainability practices and waste management procedures are strictly followed across all sites
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Food Science, or a closely related field
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications or additional QHSE certifications are a professional advantage
Certifications
- NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) certification — strongly preferred
- IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) certification — strongly preferred
- HACCP certification and food safety management qualifications are a significant advantage for this role
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2–4 years of hands-on QHSE experience in Catering, Facilities Management, Hospitality, or closely related UAE-based industries
- Strong working knowledge of UAE QHSE regulations, municipality requirements, and applicable ISO standards including ISO 22000
- Demonstrated experience conducting audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and delivering safety training in a multi-site operational environment
About the Employer — QHSE Excellence in the UAE
This organisation operates across the UAE’s highly dynamic catering, hospitality, and facilities management sectors — industries where Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance is not just a regulatory obligation but a core operational and commercial priority. With the UAE’s food safety and HSE regulatory environment among the most rigorous in the region, the QHSE Officer plays a genuinely critical role in protecting people, clients, and the company’s reputation.
The successful candidate will join a professional, values-driven team committed to continuous improvement, regulatory excellence, and the highest standards of food safety and workplace safety across all UAE operations. This role offers real career progression for ambitious QHSE professionals ready to develop their expertise at the intersection of food safety, occupational health, and environmental management.
Career Excellence: Build your QHSE leadership career within one of the UAE’s most operationally demanding and professionally rewarding industry sectors.
Who Should Apply?
- QHSE Officers & Coordinators: With 2–4 years UAE catering, hospitality, or facilities management experience and NEBOSH/IOSH certification
- HSE Professionals: With food safety expertise, CCP monitoring experience, and strong knowledge of UAE municipality QHSE regulations
- Food Safety Specialists: With HACCP knowledge and hands-on experience in hygiene audits, traceability, and food safety training delivery
- Environmental Health Officers: With ISO 22000 knowledge and a passion for building positive safety cultures across complex operations
- Safety & Quality Graduates: With 2+ years practical QHSE experience in UAE’s dynamic catering or hospitality sector
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