Position reports to: Business Improvements Director

Located: Pride Park, Derby

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the day to day management of all QHSE activities in Yellow Rail, in accordance with the company’s management system and industry standards

The role will cover Yellow Rail’s Bogie Overhaul facility in Pride Park, Derby, Wagon Maintenance, Mendip and remote sites throughout the UK (Pool vehicle will be made available where travel is required)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To support the Business Improvements Director in the co-ordination of QHSE activities for both freight and passenger businesses in accordance with customer requirements and Yellow Rail procedures

• Responsible for Company’s QHSE processes and procedures to ensure the Company maintains its accreditations (ISO9001-2015, ISO <phone number removed> , RISQS) and customer approvals.

• Control the day-to-day operations including auditing, meetings, training and updating documents and records for all aspects of the systems

• Evaluate and analyse quality issues in production and introduce corrective and preventive actions

• Handle customer complaints including raising and coordination of NCR’s including corrective and preventative actions

• Conduct internal audits and QHSE inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures, identifying and assisting implementing improvements at the bogie workshop in Derby, Wagon Maintenance in Mendip and Yellow Rail remote sites (a pool vehicle will be provided)

• Assist with the identification, generation and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work

• Assist with supplier approval and management through audit and monitoring

• Liaise with Customers and Supply Chain, regarding QHSE matters, ensuring their expectations are met

• Assist with the preparation for any external audits (Customer / Regulatory)

• Liaise with management and staff to ensure continued QHSE integration into core operations

• Monitor and ensure that all QHSE legislation is complied with and ensure a safe working environment

• Conduct Continuous Improvement processes to improve processes and procedures and prepare and update HSE statistical tracking and trending data

• Actively influence and motivate staff to ensure commitment to the overall QHSE system

• Monitor and advise on all QHSE matters, issues and concerns to ensure Company compliance with statutory requirements, Company and contractual requirements and good industry practice

• Responsible for management of and liaison with QHSE auditors to acquire/maintain Company’s accreditations

• Manage and monitor emergency procedures, signage, PPE, COSHH control etc.

• Maintain awareness of evolving industry QHSE regulations and best practice and how they could be applied to the Company’s operations

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for QHSE matters

• Produce further analysis and reports as may be required by the Directors, from time to time

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years practical experience in QHSE
• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Quality Lead Auditor
• Professional Membership with IOSH, CQI and IEMA
• Knowledge of and ability to use management concepts and principles including goals setting, planning and execution
• Ability to adhere to Company policies, procedures, guidelines and work requirements
• Knowledge of HSE requirements & principles and the ability to recommend safe work practices