Junior Safety Manager

Railrelease; Duisburg; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Bike leasing

30 days annual leave

Modern IT equipment

Zusammenfassung

Rail Innovators Group in Duisburg seeks a Junior Safety Manager to support the Safety Management Team and the QSHE Manager, drawing on railway operations experience to enhance our SMS and safety processes.

The role focuses on safety operations, regulatory compliance, audits, and ongoing improvements in safety culture. German and English proficiency are required, with occasional travel expected.

Qualifikationen

• Must have Local Operations Manager (ÖBL) qualification.
• TfV train driver qualification with a valid licence.
• Several years of practical railway operations experience and knowledge of regulations.
• Experience with safety management systems (SMS) and risk/incident management.
• Experience with audits, operational monitoring and safety documentation is a plus.
• Good command of German and English; willing to travel occasionally.
• Structured, safety-oriented approach and strong teamwork.
• Proactive attitude and interest in developing safety management expertise.

Aufgaben

• Supporting the SMV and QSHE Manager to ensure safe, compliant railway operations.
• Implementing, monitoring and further developing the SMS.
• Drawing up and maintaining operational regulations, procedures and SMS documentation.
• Plan and carry out audits, inspections and operational monitoring.
• Investigating causes of safety-related incidents and deriving preventive measures.
• Supporting risk management and hazard assessment.
• Ensuring qualifications, competence and authorisation of operational staff; coordinating training.
• Participating in management reviews and setting safety objectives.
• Collaborating with internal departments, authorities and external organisations.

Kenntnisse

Safety management

Audits and inspections

Risk & incident management

Communication & teamwork

German & English proficiency

Ausbildung

ÖBL Local Operations Manager qualification

TfV train driver qualification with valid licence

Jobbeschreibung

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Why you’ll say ‘YES’ to this role!

You’ll work closely with our Safety Management Officer and QSHE Manager and gain comprehensive insights into the safety management of a rail transport company.

You can look forward to a varied role at the interface between railway operations, safety and QSHE.

You’ll play an active role in the further development of our Safety Management System (SMS) and our operational regulations.

You’ll be able to contribute your practical experience from railway operations whilst further developing your expertise in safety management.

You’ll have the opportunity to drive improvements and actively help shape our safety culture.

As Junior Safety Manager, you will support our Safety Management Team and the QSHE Manager in ensuring safe and compliant railway operations. In doing so, you will draw on your practical experience in railway operations and play an active role in our Safety Management System (SMS), operational monitoring and the further development of our safety and QSHE processes.

Rail Innovators Group

The Rail Innovators Group was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Rotterdam. As an international specialist in rail freight transport, we operate with more than 250 rail professionals across 23 countries and transport over 6 million tonnes of freight annually. Through our four companies – Raillogix, Rail Force One, Railrelease and CWS – we cover the entire value chain in rail freight transport, from planning and traction to leasing and maintenance.

Rail Force One Germany, based in Duisburg, specialises in freight transport with our reliable train drivers and high-performance trains, ensuring that freight arrives safely at its destination.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting the SMV and the QSHE Manager in ensuring safe and compliant railway operations

• Implementing, monitoring and further developing the Safety Management System (SMS)

• Drawing up and maintaining operational regulations, procedures and SMS documentation

• Planning and carrying out audits, inspections and operational monitoring

• Investigating and analysing the causes of safety-related incidents and deriving preventive measures

• Support with risk management and the assessment of hazards

• Ensuring the qualifications, competence and authorisation of operational staff, and coordinating further training

• Participation in management reviews, setting safety objectives and improving safety performance

• Collaboration with internal departments, public authorities, partners and external organisations

What you should bring to this role

• Training as a Local Operations Manager (ÖBL) or a comparable qualification in railway operations

• Qualification as a train driver in accordance with the TfV, with a valid driving licence

• Several years’ practical experience in railway operations and a good knowledge of relevant regulations

• Experience with safety management systems (SMS) as well as in risk and incident management

• Ideally, experience with audits, operational monitoring and safety-related documentation

• Good command of German and English, and a willingness to undertake occasional business travel

• A structured, responsible and safety-oriented approach to work

• Good communication and teamwork skills, as well as an interest in professional development within safety management

• A communicative and cooperative personality who enjoys working with different departments and contacts

• A proactive attitude and an interest in further developing your expertise in safety management

What we offer

• An above-average, attractive salary and benefits such as company health insurance and a pension scheme, wealth-building schemes, bike leasing and much more

• A permanent position with 30 days’ annual leave

• A workplace in a modern and attractive new building, including an underground parking space

• Modern IT equipment, including a company mobile phone, as well as free drinks and fruit

• A friendly, international working environment with short decision-making processes

• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development

• The opportunity to contribute your operational experience from railway operations and to develop your skills specifically in the areas of Safety and QSHE

• A position of responsibility with a direct impact on the safety and quality of our railway operations

Would you like to find out more about this role beforehand?

Please contact our HR Business Partner: Mrs Stephanie Goerzen

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