Safety and Sustainability Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in rail freight and logistics is seeking an experienced Safety and Sustainability Manager in Leeds. This role involves guiding engineering teams to enhance safety practices and performance within the organization, alongside managing risk and promoting sustainability initiatives. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and possess experience in safety-critical industries.

Benefits

Strong pension scheme with company contributions

Support for professional certifications & training

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Company-wide employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in rail engineering, transport, or safety-critical industries.
• Membership in a professional safety body (chartered or working towards).
• Ability to influence and drive cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety improvement initiatives and develop sustainability strategies.
• Investigate accidents and develop safety reports and KPIs.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Safety improvement initiatives

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

Level 6 or 7 qualification in relevant field

Job description

Safety and Sustainability Manager

Location: Leeds

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience plus

- Strong pension scheme with company contributions.
- Support for professional certifications & training.
- Hybrid working options where possible.
- Health & wellbeing initiatives, including EAP support.
- Company-wide employee benefits and discounts.

Summary

A leading provider in the rail freight and intermodal logistics sector, is seeking an experienced engineering Safety & Sustainability Manager to join their team on full time permanent basis and provide expert guidance and support to their engineering colleagues and drive continuous improvement across the Vehicle Maintenance Facilities and wider engineering function.

This role is crucial in supporting the management of risk, improving sustainability practices and driving operational excellence within engineering.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead safety improvement initiatives and drive a positive safety culture across the engineering function.
- Develop and implement safety & sustainability strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor and critical friend to engineering teams and senior leaders.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, embedding a learning culture.
- Develop safety reports and KPIs, using data to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Conduct audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Act as an advisor and change leader, influencing best practices and decision-making.

Seeking someone with

- Experience in rail engineering, transport, or other safety-critical industries.
- Level 6 or 7 qualification in a relevant field.
- Membership in a professional safety body (chartered or working towards).
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills to track safety trends.
- Ability to influence and challenge leadership teams to drive cultural change.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continual improvement and sustainability.
- Willingness to travel across the UK as required.

For further information and to apply please get in touch

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs

Required Qualifications

• None