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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Your new role

From keeping people safe to delivering sustainable engineering excellence, our teams play a vital role in shaping the future of rail. With operations across the globe and a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation and responsible working, we offer a place where experienced professionals can genuinely make their mark.

If you’re an established HSE Advisor who enjoys being visible on site, influencing positive change and partnering with operational teams – this could be your next move. Reporting into the HSE Manager, you’ll be the go-to HSE presence for our Stoke Gifford depot, supporting the effective management and continuous improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

This is a hands-on, people-facing role where you’ll have real ownership, credibility on site and the opportunity to shape how HSE is embedded day to day – not just audited from afar.

Some key responsibilities

• Championing a proactive, positive HSE culture across the depot

• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of HSE systems and procedures

• Leading on risk assessments, investigations and corrective actions

• Delivering HSE training, briefings and toolbox talks

• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and safety tours

• Managing environmental compliance, waste, pollution control and sustainability initiatives

• Supporting internal audits and maintaining legal and compliance registers

• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, engineers and external stakeholders

• Deputising for the HSE Manager when required

About you

You’re an experienced and confident HSE professional who enjoys being visible, approachable and influential on site.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in HSE within an engineering, manufacturing or similar complex environment

• NEBOSH Certificate and a relevant Environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA)

• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and environmental permitting

• Experience as an internal auditor

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage at all levels

• A practical, solution-focused mindset with high personal standards

• A collaborative approach and genuine passion for keeping people safe

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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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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