Location:
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United KingdomJob ID:
R0044608Date Posted:
2026-04-21Company Name:
Hitachi Rail UK LimitedProfession (Job Category):
OtherJob Schedule:Â
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
A career with us means being part of a business that puts safety, people and performance at the heart of everything we do. From complex engineering environments to frontline operations, weâre committed to creating workplaces where everyone goes home safe, every day.
Based out of our Doncaster depot, this role is a brilliant opportunity for an established HSE Manager or Senior HSE Advisor looking to take the next step in their careers, who enjoys being visible on site, influencing others and driving meaningful improvements in safety, health and environmental performance.
Youâll play a key role in embedding our HSE strategy across the depot and associated sites, working closely with operational leaders, engineers, contractors and external stakeholders. This is a hands-on, impactful role where your expertise will genuinely shape how we work.
Some key role responsibilities
Taking overall responsibility for HSE performance at the Doncaster depot and associated locations, ensuring compliance, consistency and continual improvement
Acting as the senior HSE lead on site, advising and influencing local leadership teams on risk, legislation and best practice
Translating company HSE strategy into practical, siteâspecific plans, ensuring they are embedded and understood at all levels
Leading the identification and management of complex operational and environmental risks, ensuring robust controls are in place
Overseeing and coordinating accident, incident and nearâmiss investigations, ensuring learning is shared and actions are driven to closure
Managing and developing HSE colleagues, contractors or support resources, promoting capability, accountability and high standards
Owning site HSE KPIs, performance reporting and trend analysis, using data to influence priorities and decisionâmaking
Planning and delivering internal audits, inspections and safety campaigns, and supporting external audits when required
Working closely with operational, engineering and project teams to ensure safe systems of work, contractor compliance and effective change management
Championing a positive, proactive HSE culture, leading by example and challenging unsafe behaviours constructively
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, trade unions, customers and regulatory bodies
About you
Youâre a confident, engaging HSE professional who is comfortable operating in a complex operational or engineering environment. You enjoy being visible, pragmatic and collaborative, and youâre passionate about making safety real and relevant on site.
Youâll bring:
Previous experience operating at a senior level.
A recognised health & safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent)
Membership of IOSH (Chartered or working towards)
Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, including internal auditing
Environmental awareness having achieved or will work toward practitioner status of the IEMA
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and supporting operational teams
The ability to analyse data, identify risk and drive practical solutions
Excellent communication skills and a calm, professional approach
A genuine commitment to developing a high-performing safety culture
What we offer
We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:
Competitive salary
Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle
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