Location
Liverpool, covering up to Chester and Crewe, supporting the whole of Liverpool Delivery Unit within the North West route.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Band 4B starting at £35,582 and increasing to £46,909

About the Role
As an Infrastructure Maintenance Workforce HSE Advisor, you will provide expert guidance to the North West route Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team on all aspects of workforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management. Your role is pivotal in shaping a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace by championing positive cultural and behavioural change. You will inspire the team to adopt best practices and continuously improve safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include providing hands-on support, coaching, and guidance on HSE matters, helping the team build confidence and embed a proactive safety culture. You will collect and analyse HSE data to identify trends and risks, recommending practical solutions to enhance safety and performance. Working closely with national and local teams, you will support the implementation of safety initiatives that bring real change.

You will build strong relationships with Trade Union Safety Representatives and external bodies, ensuring open communication and collaboration through local forums and groups. When incidents occur, you will guide the team through investigations and formal reporting processes to ensure lessons are learned and shared.

Additional duties include coordinating audits, safety tours, and staff surveillance to maintain high standards and compliance. Regular reviews of Safe System of Work Plans will help identify gaps and enable swift corrective action. This role involves being present in depots and out on site, supporting the Liverpool Delivery Unit and contributing to the wider North West route safety strategy.

Network Rail is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements where possible to support your commitments outside of work.

Experience
- Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
- Experience in local accident and incident investigation
- Understanding of operational railway environment
- Analytical capability
- Knowledge of coaching techniques

About you
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including Trade Union Safety Representatives and external bodies
- Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement

Qualifications
- Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
- Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
- Knowledge of environmental management systems

Desirable but not essential:
- NEBOSH diploma
- Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)