Health and Safety Manager

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

Job summary

A leading tram operation company in Croydon is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join its Safety team. This role emphasizes creating safe environments and includes leading safety investigations, maintaining the Safety Management System, and analyzing safety data. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Diploma, demonstrate strong communication skills, and have at least 4 years of experience in the transport sector. We value diverse perspectives and provide a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant experience, ideally within the transport industry.
• Calm, professional approach under pressure with a coaching mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and safety reviews.
• Maintain and improve Safety Management System.
• Analyse safety data and identify trends.

Skills

Influencing and communication skills

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Analytical skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

CMIOSH or similar professional affiliation

Job description

Who are we?

First Tram Operations is 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 experienced Health and Safety Manager to 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 with London Tramlink, ORR, RAIB, and other statutory bodies
• Submit regular safety performance reports to FirstGroup, London Tramlink, and key stakeholders

This is a non-safety-critical role but is subject to our Alcohol 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 a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
• Pre-employment medical 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.

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