Copy of Controller of site safety

Coss - Controller of Site Safety

Teamforce Rail Division

We are looking to recruit a COSS local to Crewkerne, Somerset for a 6 month contract

Basic hrs of work 0700-1700 Monday to Friday

Weekend working available

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe system of work for the work group and ensuring that planned arrangements are properly understood and followed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with and supporting the Safe System of Work Planner by providing the necessary site, access and safety information required to plan the works, including assisting with the planning and booking of line blockages and other protection arrangements, to enable the preparation of Safe Work Packs and associated site safety documentation.
• Reviewing Safe Work Packs in advance of planned works and accepting or rejecting arrangements as appropriate.
• Briefing work groups on the Safe Work Pack, site arrangements, risks and controls before work commences.
• Checking that personnel hold the necessary and valid Sentinel, track safety and task competencies.
• Establishing and maintaining the planned track protection and warning arrangements.
• Liaising with Engineering Supervisors, site management and other relevant railway personnel throughout the works.
• Carrying out point of work and dynamic risk assessments and responding appropriately to changing site conditions.
• Ensuring safe systems of work are maintained throughout the shift.
• Challenging unsafe behaviours and stopping work where conditions become unsafe.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate should have:

• Current and valid COSS competency.
• A minimum of 2 years' railway experience.
• Previous experience working as a COSS or in a similar safety-critical railway role.
• A good understanding of Network Rail standards, Rule Book requirements and Safe Work Packs.

If you are an experienced COSS looking for a permanent position we'd like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.