Who We Are
Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environmental Advisor to join our Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive advice and support on all workforce health, safety, and environmental issues. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our team adheres to the highest standards of safety and environmental management.
You will play a key role in promoting a positive cultural and behavioural change within the team. By fostering a proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental management, you will help create a workplace where safety is a top priority and environmental sustainability is embedded in our daily operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Offering expert guidance on health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
- Conducting regular safety audits and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Developing and delivering training programmes to enhance the team's knowledge and awareness of health, safety, and environmental issues.
- Collaborating with team members to implement effective safety and environmental initiatives.
- Leading by example to inspire a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a dedicated Safety and Operations Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll engage effectively with frontline teams and have a strong working understanding of operational railway systems. You'll proactively challenge and address unsafe behaviours, while influencing and promoting a positive and safe workplace culture.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Role: Band 4.B
Salary: £35,582 - £43,400
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Choice of pension schemes
- Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
- 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.
For help with the recruitment process, please contact LNEResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.
Your experience and skills
Key Accountabilities
- Provide support, coaching and guidance to the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team for issues of workforce health, safety and environment.
- Provide support in the collation of workforce health, safety and environment data.
- Monitor and analyse workforce health, safety and environment data for trends, produce reports and make recommendations for corrective actions.
- Identify health, safety & environmental key risks and make recommendations for control measures.
- Support the implementation of national and local programmes and initiatives to improve workforce health, safety and environmental control.
- Facilitate the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team in their relationships via local safety forums/groups with Trade Union Safety Representatives and external safety and environmental bodies.
- Provide guidance to the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery Manager and team in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process.
- Facilitate arrangements for safety and environmental audits.
- Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the team.
- 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.
- Take and active role in developing the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment.
Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:
(Essential)
- Must be a member of or working towards being a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
- 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 be/to have:
(Desirable)
- NEBOSH diploma
- Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)
- Good basic IT skills, including proficiency in using common software applications and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.