Job Description

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About The Role

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 development and delivery of the annual Safety Management System whilst also supporting and providing advice on a range of health, safety and wellbeing activities to help us maintain our high standards and drive continuous improvements, whilst enhancing our culture within the company.





You will provide advice and guidance on health, safety, environmental and quality assurance matters, increasing awareness throughout the business whilst working with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure any significant health, safety, environmental and quality issues are escalated to the management team and action plans are managed swiftly and cascaded through the company.



You will also audit internally to ensure GBRf are compliant with ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, environmental requirements and any other applicable legislation. This will include monitoring close out of non-conformances, reporting to the Executive Team on action plans and offering support on close out for their teams on a monthly basis.





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





Regular travel across the UK is required for this role. A clean driving licence must be held.





Closing date - 6th October 2025

Main Responsibilities

Initiate and develop audits as required leading on the Internal Programme as a member of the Safety Team Review all 3 ISOs (45001, 9001 and 14001) and ensure our Integrated Management System meets the requirements
Ensuring GBRf's Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Management systems are adhered to and compliant with legislation and suitable for the needs of the business and our customer requirements.
Develop and maintain excellent business partnerships with your designated client groups and encourage best practice, offering support and guidance to drive forward management of health and safety, quality and environmental awareness within the business. Ensure GBRf managers understand and fulfill their health and safety, environmental and quality obligations. Design and implement continuous improvement programs to relevant personnel. Lead on external audits of GBRf health and safety, environmental and quality management systems, providing written reports to the Head of Safety and track identified non-compliances to conclusion and analyse findings and ensure continuous improvement. Maintain systems and processes to ensure all reporting requirements are robustly managed and reported in co-operation with company sustainability and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) responsibilities Ensure all customer and public complaints relating to health and safety, environment and quality issues are investigated, and reports are closed out in a timely fashion Provide periodic reports for owning Board and internal Executive Safety Group and other meetings where information relative to the role is required.

Qualifications


NEBOSH General Certificate, NCRQ (or equivalent). Internal Auditing Qualification - Lead Auditor 45001 or 14001. (Will consider alternatives) 3 years' experience in an audit role (preferably within a UK Railway industry). ###

About GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains -- we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide.



When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do -- keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions.



We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions:



Our Values


Professionalism - Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture. Support - We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other. Communication - Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers. Trust and Empowerment - We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence. Enjoyment - Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.

Key Benefits of Working With Us



As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package aligned to annualised hours (25 days equivalent), and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:


A generous healthcare package An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months) Regular social events, including days out for you and your family Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs. We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture.

Inclusion Without Exclusion



At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background.



Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.



If you're as passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as we are, we invite new employees to join our People and Culture working group and contribute to the ongoing work in this area.