Health and Safety Manager

FirstGroup Internal; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Croydon seeks a dynamic Health and Safety Manager to join their Safety team. This role involves leading safety investigations, improving management systems, and promoting a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma, a minimum of 4 years in the industry, and strong analytical skills. Join us in creating safe, high-performing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' relevant experience within the transport industry.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Calm, professional approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and safety reviews.
• Maintain and improve the Safety Management System.
• Analyse safety data and identify trends.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the business.

Skills

Influencing and communicating across levels

Strong analytical skills

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Coaching mindset

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

CMIOSH or similar professional affiliation

Job description

Who are we?

First Tram Operationsis part of FirstGroup, one of the leading rail operators and one of the largest bus operators in the UK. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.

Vacancy: Health and Safety Manager

We're looking for a dynamic and experiencedHealth and Safety Managerto play a key role in our Safety team. If you're passionate about creating safe, high-performing environments and thrive in a collaborative setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As Health and Safety Manager, you'll:

• Lead investigations and safety reviews
• Maintain and improve our Safety Management System
• Analyse safety data and identify trends
• Support the Head of Safety and wider teams
• Manage one direct report
• Promote a strong safety culture across the business
• Liaise withLondon Tramlink,ORR,RAIB, and other statutory bodies
• Submit regular safety performance reports toFirstGroup,London Tramlink, and key stakeholders

This is anon-safety-criticalrole but is subject to ourAlcohol and Drugs Policy.

What You'll Bring

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification; CMIOSH or similar professional affiliation
• Proven ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation
• Minimum 4 years' relevant experience, ideally within the transport industry
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Calm, professional approach under pressure
• Coaching mindset with a passion for developing others
• Analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates will undergo aDisclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
• Pre-employmentmedical screening, including drugs & alcohol testing

Why Work With Us?

We're proud of our diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success, and we're committed to equality of opportunity at every level.

We all belong at First Tram Operations.FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/