Transport Safety Business Partner

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro. In March 2024, we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989 and is the fourth largest bus operator in London, running about 17 percent of the city's scheduled bus services. We have been part of the largest private land transport company, Comfort Del Gro, since 2000. Here at Metroline, we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, while Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

Job Summary

Location: Head Office (Hyde Road, M12 4AH). Flexibility to travel to other depots; Wythenshawe, Tameside and Sharston.

We are recruiting for a brand new position of Transport Safety Business Partner to join as an integral member of the Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Team, reporting directly to the Head of SHEQ and collaborating with other SHEQ Business Partners and specialists. The primary function of this role is to effectively reduce the number and cost of collisions, and maintain and improve the driving standards across the organisation within a results-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the competent advice to Metroline Manchester in matters of Transport Safety to support compliance and achieve positive culture.
• Advise and assist all staff, Managers, and Metroline Manchester Senior Leaders on all matters relating to Transport Safety within the post holder's competence level and experience.
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as TfGM with the overall aim of working in partnership where appropriate.
• Perform Drugs and Alcohol tests on behalf of the Company either at a manager's request following impairment suspicions or when needed following a Road Traffic Collision or Personal Injury incident.
• Ensure the incident/collision information is recorded correctly, maintained up to date, and displayed within each site to the agreed format/style.
• Retrieve CCTV data from any Metroline vehicle involved in an incident at the scene or elsewhere and assist the emergency services in viewing the CCTV either at the scene or in an office environment.
• Regularly report to senior management teams on safety performance against KPIs and improvement planning as required.

Benefits

• Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension Scheme Contributions
• Benefits Hub
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards
• Accredited by the Driving Standards Agency to conduct Driving Assessments to BTEC standard.
• Understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Good working knowledge of all Company PCV requirements and legislation, including disability awareness.
• Previous experience of managing Transport Safety in a substantial and complex organisation.
• Experience in the implementation of SHEQ management systems, thereby ensuring that statutory obligations are fulfilled, and risks are minimised.
• Experience in data analysis and senior report writing to evaluate Safety Performance.

Hours of Work

Full time 38 hours per week - permanent contract
Flexibility required for hours/days worked (including weekends) in line with operational requirements.

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