QHSE Advisor – Facilities Management Rail

Days of Working: Monday to Friday

Working on a Facilities Management contract on part of Transport for London’s Elizabeth Line. To help OCS develop and maintain a positive approach to QHSE by coaching , supporting, advising and guiding operational managers and operational teams in relation to QHSE matters, particularly in the Rail sector, including . maintaining the RISQS and Sentinel accreditations. Influence behaviour and coach others to deliver the QHSE Management System. Deliver a risk based QHSE audit programme and to carry out accident and incident investigations (as directed).

Key responsibilities:

Functional

• To help up-skill operational management so that their QHSE competence, confidence and abilities are enhanced.

• To participate in policy and process review to help achieve simplicity of access, easy understanding and full implementation.

• To communicate proactively on QHSE issues and, as requested, prepare reports, bulletins and briefs to promote learning.

• To assist in the mobilisation and implementation of the company management system for new contracts.

• To react to emerging challenges and adapt as necessary.

• To support delivery of QHSE strategic objectives and initiatives targeted at continual QHSE improvement.

• To support the business to manage effectively QHSE matters and to be capable of taking appropriate and timely corrective action when required.

• Act as the Sentinel Co-ordinator and own and manage the RISQS and Sentinel accreditations

• Carry out Training to meet regulatory and contract/client needs, etc., i.e. Supervisory training, BBS, FORS awareness, Sentinel awareness, NR (track) awareness and subject specific QHSE training.

• To carry out QHSE audits, to be completed to an agreed schedule, in order to identify nonconformance and advise upon corrective actions.

• To carry out accident and incident investigations (as directed) and produce reports with recommendations in conjunction with management to facilitate corrective and preventative action.

• To provide competent advice and support to the business to assist adverse event investigation and proactive follow-up of lessons learnt.

• To liaise, as required, with any enforcement authority (e.g. HSE, EHO) carrying out an investigation involving OCS and to co-ordinate any requests from that authority

• To represent the QHSE Team at meetings providing specialist knowledge and guidance on compliance and resilience activities.

• To give credibility to the role by actively building effective working relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

• To keep up to date with new legislation and industry initiatives to ensure maintenance of CPD.

• To work collaboratively and constructively with other members of the QHSE Team to ensure a consistent and seamless delivery of QHSE support across OCS.

General

• Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the UK & Ireland group.

• Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill and diligence when carrying out their duties.

• Act in good faith and promote the long-term success of each company within the UK & Ireland group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders.

• Adhere to and promote the UK & Ireland group’s policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of their duties.

• Support and promote the UK & Ireland group’s sustainability plans and policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource effective way, recognizing the shared responsibility of minimizing negative environmental impacts wherever possible.

 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Necessary

• General secondary education with a high level of numeracy and literacy

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)

• TECH IOSH status as a minimum

• At least 3 years relevant experience in an FM, rail or building services maintenance

• Demonstrable experience of managing RISQS, Sentinel & FORs accreditations

• Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety compliance and statutory requirements placed on the business.

• Extensive practical safety management and delivery experience, preferably in a services, manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment. A working knowledge of environmental law is preferred.

• A credible level of experience in investigating significant events and in dealing with enforcement agencies. A good knowledge and understanding of civil claims and criminal enforcement.

• Combined with the hands-on delivery required in this role is strategic project work. Therefore, an analytical approach to problem solving and decision making is essential.

• Able to operate and communicate competently with any level of customer within both the internal and external client organisation.

• The ability to demonstrate proactive customer relationship management and effective relationship building is essential.

• Confident when dealing with the enforcing authorities.

• Seek to create a “Just Culture” model learning from mistakes.

• Behaves in an ethical and sustainable way in all they do

• Full UK drivers license

Desirable

• NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (or equivalent)

• Be committed to performance excellence.

• Seek to be motivational and encouraging.

• Have open and transparent communications.

• Create constructive and respectful relationships.

• Recognise that diversity and difference are assets.

• Demonstrate a consistently positive attitude to work.

• Seek to ensure all staff are treated fairly.

Core Expectations:

• Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues
• Be able to take personal responsibility
• Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work
• Be keen to continuously improve own learning and development
• Support and embed the UK & Ireland group’s corporate values.

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

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