Business Safety Specialist
Business Safety Specialist
Apply locations: 20 George Hudson Street, Sunderland Depot, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirkgate Station
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 11, 2025 (17 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR029449
Do you have a passion for safety? Are you looking to develop your career in the rail industry?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity to progress into the Grand Central Safety team as a Business Safety Specialist on a permanent contract. We are looking for a talented individual who is highly motivated and proactive with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
This position can be based out of any of our locations including Wakefield, York, or Sunderland.
We offer a competitive salary and additional benefits which include:
* Pension Scheme
* Unlimited Free Travel for you and your immediate family on all Grand Central services. In addition, we currently offer concessionary travel on other Arriva Trains UK franchises.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to the entire Headspace library - your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more.
Benefits available upon completion of probation period (3-6 months):
* Friends & Family Passes pro-rata allocation of return standard class journeys (terms & conditions apply)
* Company Medical Insurance provided by AXA PPP Healthcare (taxable benefit)
* Company Wellness Package (including dental/optical treatment) provided by WPA (taxable benefit)
* Child Care Vouchers Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Arriva Village employee rewards and benefits scheme
What will I be doing as a Business Safety Specialist?
* Coordinate and provide operations and safety guidance at traincrew depots, offices, and maintenance depots.
* Supporting accident and incident investigations whilst ensuring all documentation related to incidents are obtained from managers and traincrew.
* Provide technical safety support.
* Collate driver safety performance information and support the production of the Grand Central safety performance report.
* Coordinate the development of specific company-wide or local risk management and safe system of work processes for all departments and employees.
* Support the annual audit plan.
* Support all operational, safety, and environmental training requirements for GC staff to include briefing packs and bulletins.
What will I need to be successful as a Business Safety Specialist?
* NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.
* Knowledge of operations rules, regulations, instructions including company policies and standards for safe operations.
* Previous experience in an operational role.
* Ability to use your initiative and work as part of a team.
* Industry recognised accident/incident investigation and root cause analysis is desirable.
* Industry recognised training qualification is desirable.
About Us:
Grand Central is an open-access train operator linking the North East and West Yorkshire with London. We are also part of Arriva, which has a large and diverse portfolio of train and bus operating companies in the UK and Europe. Although we are small in size, we are resilient. Thanks to our dedicated team and loyal customers, we are preparing ourselves for a better future.
We are a unique and distinctive train company and we are proud of our history, putting our customers at the heart of what we do.
Recruitment Process:
Please note that a short-listing process will take place and candidates will be selected for interview based on their CV and Covering Letter. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for an interview.
At Arriva, we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
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