Location: South Elmsall, England, UK (Site-based with regional travel)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Shifts available: Tue-Sat 0800-1600
Sun-Thur 0800-1600
Pay: £17.07 ph
About the Role
Are you a detail-oriented Health & Safety advocate with a background in Transport, Facilities, or Safety Operations?
We are seeking a proactive Transport Safety Technician to play a central role in maintaining a gold-standard safety culture across our transport operations. In this role, you will be on the front lines of risk prevention—conducting audits, inspecting site equipment, overseeing vehicle collision and personal accident investigations, and ensuring total compliance with H&S and environmental regulations.
Working directly alongside operational management teams, you will analyse incident data, lead continuous safety training, and manage critical compliance documentation (including Employee Liability Claims).
Key Responsibilities
Inspections, Audits & Equipment Safety
- Safety Audits: Conduct regular inspections of transport work areas, processes, and equipment to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with site H&S standards.
- PUWER & PPE: Support PUWER assessments for operational machinery, implement control measures, and ensure proper use, testing, and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Incident Investigation & Data Analysis
- Collision & Incident Reviews: Lead and support investigations into vehicle collisions, workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses.
- Scoring & Reporting: Score accident reports, analyse trends using data-driven insights, present root-cause analysis to management, and track corrective actions.
Compliance & Documentation Management
- Audit Readiness: Maintain, periodically review, and archive safety documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure total audit preparedness.
- Systems & Claims: Coordinate site safety management systems (MAS & TMSS) and manage all Employee Liability Claims documentation in line with company procedures.
Training, Awareness & Emergency Planning
- Safety Culture: Assist in creating and delivering safety workshops, toolboxes, and presentations to promote best practices across the network.
- Emergency Response: Help draft and maintain site emergency response plans, coordinate drills, and ensure shift teams are fully trained on emergency protocols.
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant Experience: Background in a H&S, Transport, Logistics, or Facilities administrative or technical role.
- Technical & System Skills: PC literate with strong working knowledge of Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides) to produce reports and analyze safety metrics.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to advise site managers and interact with Senior Leadership.
- Driving Requirement: Holds a Full UK Driving License and a flexible mindset to travel across the UK Transport network when required.
- Core Competencies: Meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
- NEBOSH General or National Certificate (highly desirable).
- Knowledge of defensive driving frameworks or Smith System methodologies.
- Prior experience with NEXT safety management systems (MAS / TMSS).
- Previous team or people management experience.
What We Offer
- Full training on proprietary Health & Safety systems.
- Clear career progression routes within H&S and Logistics.
- Generous company pension, staff discounts, and holiday allowance.
Transport Safety Technician in Pontefract employer: Next Careers
At NEXT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our DVP Warehouse in Rotherham. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you thrive as an Operations Leader. Our culture promotes teamwork, safety, and performance excellence, making it a rewarding place to build your career while enjoying competitive pay and shift premiums.
