Job Role - Health and Safety Support Manager
Grade: ML1/SB3
Salary: £52,000
Roles Available: 2
Role Type: Permanent
Location: North East / West and North Yorkshire / South and East Yorkshire / Greater Manchester / Liverpool City Region and Cheshire
Hours: 37 per week
We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety Support Manager to join Northern's Engineering team and help drive a positive safety culture across the Engineering function.
You’ll be the primary Health and Safety point of contact for your area and you’ll work closely with managers within the engineering function, Outstations, Train Presentation locations and other engineering teams providing expert advice, coaching and support to ensure our Safety Management System is embedded, risks are effectively managed, and continuous improvement is achieved.
What you'll do
- Coach and support managers on Health & Safety best practice, encouraging ownership and accountability.
- Carry out audits, inspections and support management teams to implement corrective actions.
- Support accident and incident investigations.
- Provide expert advice on risk management and risk control measures.
- Analyse safety performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Promote compliance with Health & Safety legislation and Northern's Safety Management System.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Occupational Health and Trade Union colleagues to improve safety performance.
About you
You'll have:
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
- IOSH (TechIOSH or above) or IIRSM (AIIRSM or above) membership.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and Safety Management Systems.
- Experience in coaching managers, carrying out investigations, audits and risk assessments.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Experience within rail, engineering or another heavy industrial environment is desirable.
If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and supporting operational teams to deliver the highest standards of Health & Safety, we'd love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
- Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern?
We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North – connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe – and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.
