Busway Safety Officer

  • Job Reference: 7235000023165037
  • Date Posted: 12 November 2024
  • Recruiter: CRA Group Limited
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Salary: On Application

Job Description

Category: Transportation

Location: 110 Ramnoth Road Cambridgeshire United Kingdom


Job Description

Job Title:
Busway Safety Officer

Grade:
SO2

Overall Purpose of the Job:
Busway Safety Officers will conduct daily and monthly inspections of the busway and vehicles, identifying defects and hazards, and ensuring accurate records are maintained, with control measures in place and followed to minimise risk. They will support the Lead Safety Officer in implementing corrective actions and act as a key liaison between contractors and maintenance teams.

The role involves establishing good customer relationships with contractors, maintenance teams, the wider Highways and Transport (H&T) service, and other stakeholders, with a commitment to a Safety First approach to deliver a safe and sustainable experience for all users and workers.



Requirements

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • NEBOSH (Occupational Health and Safety) or IOSH (Managing Safely in Rail) (Essential)
  • Certificated Health & Safety Training (Essential)

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience in engineering, infrastructure maintenance, or a safety role related to transportation (Essential)
  • Qualifications in transport safety or maintenance (Essential)
  • Knowledge of the Railway and Transport Safety Act 2003, and Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (Essential)
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills (Essential)
  • Methodical approach to record-keeping and enquiries (Essential)
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines (Essential)
  • Ability to travel to various sites, including locations with limited public transport and difficult access (Essential)

Experience:

  • Experience working with busways, tramways, and/or railways (Essential)
  • Experience working within Busway transport networks or other guided transport (Essential)

Other:

  • Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion and its relevance to the role (Essential)
  • Ability to contribute towards the organisation's Net Zero commitment by 2030 (Essential)


Benefits

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary, based on SO2 grade
  • Structured career progression within the council's safety team
  • Comprehensive health and safety training, with opportunities for NEBOSH or IOSH certification
  • Work-related travel expenses
  • Access to employee assistance programmes and health services
  • Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace
  • Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and net zero initiatives





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