Logistics Operation Road Safety Specialist

About the role

The Logistics Operation Road Safety Specialist will plan, coordinate and deliver defensive driving training (Smith System) and provide direct safety support to site managers and drivers. This role ensures that logistics operations comply with safety legislation and internal standards while improving driver performance and reducing road‑related incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver Smith System defensive‑driving training and toolbox talks on road safety topics.
• Assess new driver applicants, conduct pre‑start checks and support road‑transport audits.
• Assist site managers with risk assessments, inspections and preparation of road‑related safety plans.
• Participate in incident investigations, root‑cause analysis and driver feedback programs.
• Generate driver violation reports, monitor driver performance dashboards and conduct drug testing.
• Manage iVMS devices to track driver rest hours and enforce fatigue‑management policies (8 hrs rest, 6/1 rule).
• Log all truck activities in the logistics utilization sheet and report any system failures.

Required profile

• Adherence to relevant health & safety legislation and internal policies.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a professional driver.
• Experience conducting road‑safety training and toolbox talks.
• Ability to prepare risk assessments, incident reports and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of fatigue‑management and driver‑rest regulations.

Required skills

• Valid Class A driving licence.
• Certified Smith System trainer.
• Computer literacy (basic IT skills for reporting and iVMS monitoring).