Safety and Audit Manager

GB Railfreight Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transport company in Peterborough seeks a Safety and Audit Manager to oversee the Safety Management System. The role involves guiding health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and conducting audits. Candidates must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and have at least 3 years' experience in the UK Railway industry. The position offers a salary between £47,000 and £52,000, with additional benefits including healthcare and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Healthcare package

Cycle to work scheme

Denplan dental scheme

Online training platform

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an audit role, preferably in the UK Railway industry.
• Proven record in developing and implementing safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop audits as part of the Internal Programme.
• Build strong partnerships with client groups for health, safety, and quality.
• Lead external audits of health, safety, and quality management systems.

Skills

Health and safety regulations

Audit management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 45001 or 14001

Job description

Overview

Our Safety department requires a skilled and motivated Safety and Audit Manager to join our friendly team in Peterborough!

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the annual Safety Management System, supporting and advising on health, safety, and wellbeing activities to maintain high standards and foster continuous improvement, enhancing our company culture.

You will provide guidance on health, safety, environmental, and quality assurance matters, increasing awareness across the business while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will escalate significant issues to management and ensure swift action and effective communication throughout the company.

You will also conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, and other relevant legislation. This includes monitoring non-conformances, reporting to the Executive Team, and supporting teams in closing out action plans on a monthly basis.

The salary range is £47,000-£52,000, depending on experience.

Regular travel across the UK is required, and a clean driving license is essential.

Closing date: 18th August 2025

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop audits as part of the Internal Programme within the Safety Team
• Review ISO standards (45001, 9001, 14001) to ensure our Integrated Management System complies with requirements and meets business and customer needs
• Build strong partnerships with client groups, promoting best practices and supporting management of health, safety, quality, and environmental initiatives
• Ensure managers understand and fulfill their obligations regarding health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Design and implement continuous improvement programs for relevant personnel
• Lead external audits of health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems, providing reports and tracking non-compliances to resolution
• Maintain reporting systems in cooperation with sustainability and ESG responsibilities
• Investigate and resolve customer and public complaints related to health, safety, environment, and quality issues
• Prepare periodic reports for the Board and internal safety groups

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate, NCRQ (or equivalent)
• Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 45001 or 14001 (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ experience in an audit role, preferably within the UK Railway industry

Additional employee benefits include:

• Healthcare package covering consultations, scans, counselling, optical, dental, and therapy treatments for you and dependents
• Cycle to work scheme
• Denplan dental scheme
• Online benefits portal with discounts
• Online training platform for career development
• Company events including family days and team activities

Our Values

Professionalism, Support, Communication, Trust and Empowerment, Enjoyment

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds to foster an inclusive workplace aligned with our values.