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Job Opportunity: Health & Safety Lead - Rail Industry
Location: Hybrid working arrangement (main office in Birmingham)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Are you passionate about driving a safety-first culture? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Lead to join our client and play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest safety standards within our rail operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion and promote a safety-first mindset across all levels of the business.
- Provide expert guidance and support to senior management and site teams on all aspects of Health & Safety.
- Collate Health & Safety data from site works, identify trends, analyse findings, and implement actionable improvements.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a strong safety culture.
- Conduct regular site visits and audits, ensuring adherence to all Health & Safety practices.
- Develop and manage a robust programme of site visits and audits.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Deliver detailed feedback to all stakeholders on lessons learned from incidents and accidents.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced professional with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will possess:
- A strong Health & Safety background in rail, with hands-on experience in a site-based environment.
- A "can-do" attitude, driving and embedding a culture of safety.
- Exceptional attention to detail and decision-making skills.
- Confidence in liaising with colleagues at all levels, as well as clients and third parties.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A NEBOSH qualification (essential).
- Sentinel competencies (preferred but not essential).
What We Offer:
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on rail safety culture.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Join us in our mission to enhance safety across the rail industry. If you are passionate about safety, thrive on collaboration, and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now to become a key part of our clients Health & Safety team.
