Infrastructure Maintenance Workforce HSE Advisor

Network Rail; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in railway maintenance is seeking an Infrastructure Maintenance Workforce HSE Advisor based in Derby. The role focuses on promoting workforce health, safety, and environmental management, providing support to the delivery team and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This is a permanent position offering competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

75% off Leisure Travel and Season Ticket

Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare benefits

Discounts on shopping and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must be a member of IOSH at TechIOSH level or above.
• Knowledge of safety compliance management and relevant standards.
• Experience with local accident and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on health, safety and environmental issues.
• Monitor and analyze workforce health and safety data.
• Facilitate safety and environmental audits and compliance checks.

Skills

Analytical capability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

TechIOSH membership

NEBOSH diploma

IEMA award

Job description

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

Vacancy : Infrastructure Maintenance Workforce HSE Advisor

Location : Derby Mercia House

Salary : £35,582 to £40,830

Role Type Permanent

Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here - At Network rail you will have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications. You can enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, 75% of Leisure Travel and Season Ticket for travel, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, healthcare, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

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. Click here to learn more.

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.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

Provide advice and support to the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team on all workforce health, safety and environmental issues. Promote a positive cultural and behavioural change in all aspects of workforce health, safety and environmental management.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide support, coaching and guidance to the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team for issues of workforce health, safety and environment.
2. Provide support in the collation of workforce health, safety and environment data.
3. Monitor and analyse workforce health, safety and environment data for trends, produce reports and make recommendations for corrective actions.
4. Identify health, safety & environmental key risks and make recommendations for control measures.
5. Support the implementation of national and local programmes and initiatives to improve workforce health, safety and environmental control.
6. 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.
7. Provide guidance to the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery Manager and team in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process.
8. Facilitate arrangements for safety and environmental audits.
9. Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the team.
10. 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.
11. Take and active role in developing the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Must be 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

Desirable

• NEBOSH diploma
• Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)

How to apply (External)

Salary: £35,582 to £40,830
Closing date: 25th June 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.

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