Workforce Safety & Environment Coach

This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.

About the role (External)

In this dynamic role, you'll be a driving force behind fostering a culture of excellence in Health, Safety, and Environmental management. By offering expert advice and hands-on support, you'll empower our team to embrace best practices, champion innovative solutions, and inspire transformative change in safety and environmental behaviours across every aspect of our work.
Key accountabilities include:

1. Support the briefing and implementation of national and area safety campaigns.

2. Coach and guide the team on workforce safety and environmental Standard Procedures.

3. Assist in the upskilling in health, safety and environmental issues.

4. Provide support in the delivery of workforce accident and incident investigations.

5. Provide support to the Workforce Health Safety & Environment Advisors in the collation of workforce health, safety and environment data.

6. Provide support in safety and environmental meetings.

7. Where appropriate provide assistance in the review and acceptance of method statements and risk assessments.

8. Where appropriate provide advice in the delivery of the accident reduction strategy.

9. Monitor workforce safety behaviours in the workplace., If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.

Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
1. Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
2. Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
3. Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!

The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following

• Experience of working in an operational environment.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Able to understand and articulate / explain written procedures.

• Knowledge and experience of accident and incident investigation processes.

• Knowledge of risk assessment processes.

• Good working knowledge of problem-solving skills.

• Able to understand simple data and numerical trends.

• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Desirable

• Professional safety or environment related qualification.

• A basic understanding of safety procedures and legislation applicable to railway maintenance.

• Full driving licence plus C1., Personal Track Safety (PTS) is a set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required.

Salary range: £33,500 - £38,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.