Supply Chain Auditor
Arriva Road Transport Services (ARTS)
Hybrid, Derby
Permanent
Arriva Road Transport Services (ARTS) is part of Arriva UK Trains and oversees and manages all aspects of coaches, buses, taxis, and coordinators provided for rail replacement, special events, school support, and train crew support across the portfolio of customers within ARTS in both a pre-planned and emergency basis.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Lead Auditor based in our Derby offices. Reporting into the Compliance and Safety Manager, you will be accountable for all aspects of leading and managing audit requirements for external operators as well as contributing to various aspects of our Health and Safety policies.
The role will ensure that all aspects of supplier compliance requirements are organized to ensure delivery of SLA requirements and Client needs, and that documentation regarding audits is checked, confirmed, and approved.
You will receive fantastic benefits and a competitive salary dependent on experience.
Based on a permanent contract with a salary of £32,000 per annum and additional benefits.
Safety Responsibilities:
* Promote collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement, and sustain the delivery of the Safety Management System across the business and to develop a planned programme of audits with our pool of operators including all Coach and Taxi Operators.
* Engage Operators, completing a range of audits (face-to-face, remote, or on-site) and providing feedback and supporting operators in implementing corrective actions to maintain and exceed expected SLA requirements.
* Work as part of a team to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient rail replacement service through a series of desk-based audit checks before or after the operation, satisfying all Arriva Group Assurance requirements. This may include audit checks on supplier compliance documentation, vehicle checks (particularly checking whether these are Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000 (PSVAR (2000)) compliant), and any other relevant checks pertaining to the safe delivery of the on-the-ground operations.
Compliance Responsibilities:
* Responsible for timely organization and delivery of effective audits on our external suppliers or coordinators in line with our contractual obligations.
* Plan and undertake risk-based audits on our operators or visit on-the-ground live operations to ensure that all aspects of Health and Safety and compliance are adhered to.
* Coordinate audit report writing, post-audit debriefs, follow-up meetings, and actions.
* Promote change initiatives within the Compliance and Safety department and across ARTS, creating a culture that develops employees and supports our succession plans; manage the performance, training, qualifications, and development of staff to secure their commitment, competence, and drive improvements in performance and results.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience in auditing or a related field.
* Experience of working in the transport industry.
* A detailed understanding of Health and Safety within the workplace and operations.
* Ability to analyze and innovate – able to use available knowledge and locate and extract data to define, recommend, and implement workable solutions to audit issues that arise.
* Ability to manage interaction and relationships between external and internal stakeholders on compliance issues.
* Ability to plan, organize, implement, and deliver audits with our suppliers.
Although not essential, the following would be beneficial:
* ISO Internal Auditor or ISO Lead Auditor qualification is desirable.
* Proficiency in audit software and tools.
* NEBOSH Qualified.
Our benefits include:
* Free travel on Arriva branded rail services around the country.
* Arriva Village – web-based discounts on various products/services on the high street.
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr helpline, covering a multitude of subjects.
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