Health and Safety Administrator - Part Time
BUSINESS FUNCTION: Safety & Environment
SALARY: £14,558
LOCATION: York
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
HOURS: 17.5 hours per week
Northern is looking for a proactive Health & Safety Administrator to support our Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe environment for our passengers, colleagues, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Check daily control logs and flag any health and safety issues. Track them to resolution.
- Maintain records of accidents, incidents, close calls, and safety opportunities. Request additional information from employees/managers as needed.
- Ensure all personal accidents and incidents are reported to the relevant statutory bodies.
- Support accident investigations and gather evidence for potential claims.
- Upload reports to SMIS and maintain databases for internal/external reporting.
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Assist with health and safety projects.
Decision Making
- Identify events requiring statutory reporting.
- Assess report quality and request improvements if necessary.
Requirements
- Broad knowledge or understanding of basic railway operations and the Northern network
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or willing to work towards).
- Strong IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
- Excellent communication skills, organised, able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Health & Safety Duties
- Ensure your safety and that of others, comply with rules, report hazards, follow emergency procedures, and wear safety clothing.
- Maintain records, provide feedback to employees, liaise with the SHE team, and support projects.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, ROGS 2006, RIDDOR, and SMS procedures.
Join Northern and help maintain a strong safety culture across our network. Apply today!
What’s in it for you?
At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:
· Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
· Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
· Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
· Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
· Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
· Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
· Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
· Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern?
We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North – connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe – and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.