Risk & Compliance Advisor

Risk and Compliance is a small, highly effective specialist Team responsible for advising on and managing health and safety, environmental and sustainability policy, security strategy, GDPR guidance, and the development and review of Company policies. The Team also delivers a regular auditing programme across the business. To maintain the level of support required as the business continues to grow, we have identified the need for a permanent, full‑time Risk & Compliance Advisor, based in the Midlands. We are seeking someone ideally with experience in Rail Freight Terminals, Container Yards and/or Port operations to support the Department’s future needs. The role is wide-ranging, primarily covering responsibilities across our Midlands’ Transport Depots and Rail Freight Terminals. There will also be occasions where national travel is required to support other sites, including Container Yards, conduct audits, attend joint departmental or operational meetings, and participate in training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Risk and Compliance Team to manage and maintain the current health and safety management system and identify any areas for improvement and system development.
• Support the Transport Depots, Container Yards and Rail Freight Terminals by providing health and safety expertise and guidance to operational management teams to ensure legal compliance and best practice is maintained.
• Review and monitor all operations with particular attention at Container Yards and Rail Freight Terminals to ensure the highest levels of health and safety are being adhered to on site.
• Engage with other departments to provide support with health and safety issues and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Work with the Risk and Compliance Team to support the ongoing development of risk assessments, safe systems of work, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the training of the Company’s health and safety management system, including personal injury investigation, incident management and drug and alcohol testing procedures, as well as identifying new or external training requirements.
• Ensure all personal injuries and incidents are investigated in a timely manner and any statutory reporting (RIDDOR) is notified in accordance with current legislation.
• Assist with monthly reporting and statistics that are reportable to the Board of Directors.
• Attend 3rd party sites to carry out incident investigations and collect evidence and/or footage.
• Participate in meetings involving health and safety representatives across the Company.
• As part of the Risk and Compliance Team, conduct six-monthly health and safety audits against set criteria to monitor compliance with Company processes and procedures.
• Assist in the administration of the Company CCTV system and liaise with the approved contractor for repairs and maintenance, as required.

What we’re looking for:

• A NEBOSH National General Certificate holder.
• Working towards an NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent qualification) in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Previous experience in a health and safety role in a Rail Freight Terminal, Container Yard, Port or other heavy plant environment is an advantage.
• The ability to work well as part of a team, as well as managing own workload and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Competence in detailed/factual report writing.
• Ability to communicate and build good working relationships at all levels of the business.
• Driving licence (estimated 15-20,000 miles per annum, including out of hours working may be required and willingness to stay away from home as and when needed).