Health and Safety Officer

This advert is placed on behalf of Pullman Rail, a subsidiary of Transport for Wales.

Closing Date: 25/05/2026

Equal Opportunities

At Pullman Rail we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers.

Who we are

At Pullman Rail (part of the Transport for Wales family), we’re on a mission to be the engineering and overhaul partner of choice to the UK Transport Network. From our facility in South Wales, we provide comprehensive services including vehicle overhauls, heavy maintenance, component repairs and system upgrades to a large proportion of the UK rail fleet. And we have exciting plans to diversify into the wider transport market as part of our growth strategy.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on our ambition to grow our services and support the transformation happening across the Public Sector transport industry.

Role responsibilities

We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join our Compliance – HSE and Facilities team. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, the post holder will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe, compliant and proactive working environment across the business.

The role is responsible for implementing, monitoring and continuously improving health and safety policies, procedures and initiatives, ensuring alignment with UK legislation, industry standards and rail-specific requirements.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will support the development of a positive safety culture where employees are engaged, informed and empowered to manage risks effectively.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safety and Ethics – Support the Pullman Rail SHEQ strategy, ensuring compliance with safety, health, environmental and quality standards while driving continuous improvement.
• Culture and Engagement – Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging employees at all levels and encouraging participation in safety initiatives.
• Risk Management – Plan and facilitate risk assessments and safe systems of work, ensuring hazards are identified, evaluated and controlled effectively.
• Monitoring and Compliance – Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legal requirements, internal standards and rail industry regulations.
• Incident Investigation – Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Training and Support – Deliver health and safety training, inductions and toolbox talks, providing practical guidance to managers and employees.
• Emergency Preparedness – Support the development and testing of emergency procedures, including evacuation plans and drills.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a key point of contact for health and safety matters, liaising with internal teams, auditors, regulators and clients.
• Performance and Improvement – Analyse safety data, maintain hazard registers and contribute to the Health & Safety annual plan, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration – Work closely with cross-functional teams to monitor performance, produce reports and embed best practices across the organisation.

Who we’re looking for

• A candidate with proven experience in a health and safety role within an engineering, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) – essential.
• Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification – desirable.
• Membership of IOSH or similar professional body – desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and its practical application.
• Experience in risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to deliver engaging training and influence positive safety behaviours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficient in health and safety systems and standard IT tools.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a commitment to professional development.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more?

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.