COSS (Controller Of Site Safety)

VGC; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC is seeking an experienced Controller of Site Safety (COSS) for railway works based in Aylesbury. The role requires ensuring safe methods of work and leading site briefings to uphold safety standards on site.

Applicants must hold PTS, COSS competency, Sentinel Card, and meet medical/D&A requirements as per Sentinel guidelines; strong safety culture and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certificate.
• Valid COSS competency.
• Sentinel Card with relevant competencies showing as valid/current.
• Track Safety / COSS medical and D&A requirements must be valid/current in line with Sentinel requirements.
• Good understanding of Network Rail safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Previous experience working as a COSS on railway infrastructure.
• Ability to carry out COSS duties safely and effectively, including site briefings and maintaining a safe system of work.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out COSS duties safely and effectively on site.
• Conduct site briefings and maintain a safe system of work.
• Assist with monitoring compliance with safety procedures and risk controls.

Skills

PTS

COSS competency

Sentinel Card

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

Role: COSS - Controller of Site Safety

We are currently looking for an experienced Controller of Site Safety (COSS) for railway works in Aylesbury.

Location: Aylesbury

Pay Rate: £21.23 per hour

Requirements:

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Valid COSS competency
• Sentinel Card with relevant competencies showing as valid/current
• Track Safety / COSS medical and D&A (Drug & Alcohol) requirements must be valid/current in line with Sentinel requirements
• Good understanding of Network Rail safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Previous experience working as a COSS on railway infrastructure
• Ability to carry out COSS duties safely and effectively, including site briefings and maintaining a safe system of work
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious and able to work as part of a team