Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (WD)

Job title:

Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (WD)

Company:

Network Rail

Job description

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running.Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes:· North West Route, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria.· Central Route, covering the West Midlands and Chiltern areas.· West Coast South Route, covering the south of Crewe to London Euston.There is also a Regional Team which supports Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.To find out more about us –For us, ‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.We value the commitments you may have outside of work and will consider flexible and hybrid working applications. If we can make it work – we will! .Brief DescriptionProvide advice and support to the Works Delivery team on all workforce health, safety and environmental issues. Promote a positive cultural and behavioural change in all aspects of workforce health, safety and environmental management.About the role (External)Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:1. Provide support, coaching and guidance to the Works Delivery team for issues of workforce health, safety and environment.2. Provide support to the in the collation of workforce health, safety and environment data.3. Monitor and analyse workforce health, safety and environment data for trends, produce reports and make recommendations for corrective actions.4. Identify health, safety & environmental key risks and make recommendations for control measures.5. Support the implementation of national and local programmes and initiatives to improve workforce health, safety and environmental control.6. Facilitate the Works Delivery team in their relationships via local safety forums/groups with Trade Union Safety Representatives and external safety and environmental bodies7. Provide guidance to the Works Delivery team in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process.8. Facilitate arrangements for safety and environmental audits.9. Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the team.10. Undertake a sample check each period of safe system of work plans to monitor compliance with the Safe System of Work Planning Arrangements. Take action to address issues as identified.11. Take an active role in developing the Works Delivery team in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment.In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) Certificate

• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes

• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

• Knowledge of environmental management system

• Knowledge of operational railway environment

• Analytical capability

• Local Accident & Incident Investigation

• Knowledge of coaching techniques

• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

We would also like but it isn’t crucial to have/to be:

• NEBOSH diploma

• Knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015.

• Membership of a relevant professional body

• Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)

How to apply (External)We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace – skills and talents we need in our businessSalary and benefits:· Salary: £35,582 – £40,029.

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• 75% discount on leisure travel
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer?Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Closing date: 30th January 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.Click ‘apply now’ to apply.Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of ourWe will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible. Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced

Expected salary

£35582 – 40029 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:50:45 GMT

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