Job Description

Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor####

Location

Glasgow, GB####

Department Name

Scotland's Railway####

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!


Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.


Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.


We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.












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Brief Description

NEBOSH qualified with relevant workforce health and safety experience, you will provide workforce health, safety and environmental advice to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams. Monitor compliance with legislative and corporate requirements. Promote a positive cultural and behavioural change in all aspects of welfare, health, safety and environment management.

Please note this is a 12 month secondment opportunity.

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About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

Key Accountabilities

Provide support and guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams on all workforce health, safety and environmental matters. Provide support in the collation and analysis of workforce health, safety & environment data. Check that health, safety and environment management systems are adhered to. Support the implementation of national safety improvement programmes and take the national lead on designated activities. Provide guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process. Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the teams. Identify key risks and make recommendations for control measures. Take an active role in developing the teams in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment. Initiate appropriate analysis to identify adverse trends and make recommendations on corrective action. Monitor the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents including ownership by an appropriate Designated Competent Person (DCP). Provide support in the monitoring and reporting of progress to close out non-conformance reports

Essential

Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above Knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System Knowledge of Network Rail Environment Management System Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques Knowledge of investigations process and techniques Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

Knowledge of operational railway environment Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)

Salary:

46,701-53,589

Closing date:

Midnight of 21.07.25


Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.


Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.


Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.


We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!


Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.



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Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor####

Location

Glasgow, GB####

Department Name

Scotland's Railway####

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!


Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.


Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.


We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.


We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here











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Brief Description

NEBOSH qualified with relevant workforce health and safety experience, you will provide workforce health, safety and environmental advice to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams. Monitor compliance with legislative and corporate requirements. Promote a positive cultural and behavioural change in all aspects of welfare, health, safety and environment management.

Please note this is a 12 month secondment opportunity.

####

About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

Key Accountabilities

Provide support and guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams on all workforce health, safety and environmental matters. Provide support in the collation and analysis of workforce health, safety & environment data. Check that health, safety and environment management systems are adhered to. Support the implementation of national safety improvement programmes and take the national lead on designated activities. Provide guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process. Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the teams. Identify key risks and make recommendations for control measures. Take an active role in developing the teams in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment. Initiate appropriate analysis to identify adverse trends and make recommendations on corrective action. Monitor the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents including ownership by an appropriate Designated Competent Person (DCP). Provide support in the monitoring and reporting of progress to close out non-conformance reports

Essential

Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above Knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System Knowledge of Network Rail Environment Management System Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques Knowledge of investigations process and techniques Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

Knowledge of operational railway environment Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA) ####

How to apply (External)

How to apply (external)

Salary:

46,701-53,589
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

Closing date:

Midnight of 21.07.25


Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.


Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.


Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.


We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!


Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information



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