SHEC Advisor (Engineering Outstations) - #1771888

BUSINESS FUNCTION: Safety

GRADE: ML1/SB2

SALARY: Circa £44,000 per annum

ROLE TYPE: Hyrbid

LOCATION: Flexibility to work from home, with the requirement to have a visible presence across out engineering outstations located all around the network (from Blackpool, Hull, Wigan and Newcastle) at least 3 days per week.

HOURS: 37

SHEC = Safety, Health, Environment & Crime. It’s more than just compliance—it’s about shaping a safe, sustainable, and crime-free railway for our teams and passengers.

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Health & Safety professional who can also support environmental and crime prevention initiatives within our Engineering Outstations and Train Presentation (TP) teams.

If you thrive in a dynamic rail environment and want to drive real change, this role is for you!

What You’ll be doing:

• Champion a positive safety culture, ensuring SHEC principles are embedded across Outstations and TP teams.
• Provide expert guidance on health, safety, environmental, and crime prevention best practices.
• Be a visible, proactive and dynamic safety leader across Engineering Outstations.
• Develop and monitor SHEC performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Delivering the objectives set within the SHEC plan and wider business strategy.
• Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance checks to enhance workplace safety and security.
• Work with industry partners and internal teams to drive continuous improvement in safety, sustainability, and crime prevention.
• Support change management across Engineering Outstations.
  
  
  

About You:

• NEBOSH General Certificate is essential.
• Working towards IOSH membership.
• Strong background in Occupational Health & Safety Management, with a willingness to engage in environmental and crime-related initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence key stakeholder’s and drive a strong just safety culture.
• Knowledge of safety management systems, Managing for Health and Safety (HSG 65), Integrated Management System - ISO 45001, 14001 and leading compliance audits.
• Ability to travel across NTL outstations and TP locations.
• Experience in the rail, engineering, or transport sector is desirable but not essential.
• Looking to develop into a senior SHE leadership role.
  
  
  

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.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• 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 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.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date, if high volumes of applications are received.