Transport Safety Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transport Safety Business Partner to join their Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in promoting safety standards and reducing incidents across the organization. With a focus on compliance and a positive safety culture, you will collaborate with various stakeholders and lead initiatives to enhance driving standards. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, with ongoing training and support from a leading company in the transport sector. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Bus Pass for you +3

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Free uniform

Life insurance

Enhanced company sick pay

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards it.
• Experience in managing Transport Safety in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Transport Safety compliance and culture.
• Perform Drugs and Alcohol tests as needed.
• Report on safety performance against KPIs.

Skills

Transport Safety Management

Data Analysis

Health and Safety Legislation

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Member of IOSH

BTEC Standard Driving Assessments

Job description

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Transport Safety Business Partner, Manchester

Client:

Metroline Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Transport Safety Business Partner

Location: Head Office (Hyde Road, M12 6JS). Flexibility to travel to other depots; Wythenshawe, Tameside and Sharston.

Hours: Full time permanent contract 38 hours per week (flexibility required to align with operational needs)

We are recruiting for a brand new position of Transport Safety Business Partner to join as an integral member of the Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Team, reporting directly to the Head of SHEQ and collaborating with other SHEQ Business Partners and specialists. The primary function of this role is to effectively reduce the number and cost of collisions, and maintain and improve the driving standards across the organisation within a results focused environment.

About us

Metroline was formed in 1989 and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. Here at Metroline we are 6,000 colleagues strong and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues. Our Bus Drivers are at the heart of everything we do so you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities and support from a market leading business operating worldwide.

• Free Bus Pass for you +3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Free uniform
• Life insurance
• Enhanced company sick pay

Responsibilities

• Act as the competent advice to Metroline Manchester in matters of Transport Safety to support compliance and achieve positive culture.
• Advise and assist all staff, Managers and Metroline Manchester Senior Leaders on all matters relating to Transport Safety within the post holder’s competence level and experience.
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as TfGM with the overall aim of working in partnership where appropriate.
• Perform Drugs and Alcohol tests on behalf of the Company either at a manager’s request following impairment suspicions or when needed following a Road Traffic Collision or Personal Injury incident.
• Ensure the incident/collision information is recorded correctly, maintained up to date and displayed within each site to the agreed format/style.
• Retrieve CCTV data from any Metroline vehicle involved in an incident at the scene or elsewhere and to assist the emergency services in viewing the CCTV either at the scene or in an office environment.
• Regularly report to senior management teams on safety performance against KPIs and improvement planning as required.

About you

• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards
• Accredited by the Driving Standards Agency to conduct Driving Assessments to BTEC standard.
• Understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Good working knowledge of all Company PCV requirements and legislation, including disability awareness.
• Previous experience of managing Transport Safety in a substantial and complex organisation.
• Experience in the implementation of SHEQ management systems, thereby ensuring that statutory obligations are fulfilled, and risks are minimised.
• Experience in data analysis and senior report writing to evaluate Safety Performance