Rail Operations Specialist

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kuehne + Nagel Full time

With over 80,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, Kuehne + Nagel is one of the world's leading logistics companies. We are committed to diversity in our teams with regard to people with disabilities.

The estimated salary for this role is £45,000 - £60,000 per annum.

This pivotal role will report directly to the Head of Rail Operations and Safety, ensuring exceptional rail operations and standards for Kuehne+Nagel Government and Defence Rail Operations.

You will be responsible for:

  1. Document Management: Review and update crucial rail safety documents, ensuring they govern how our rail activities are conducted.
  2. Rail Safety System Management: Ensure the Rail Safety System is fit for purpose, and maintain key documents such as the General Railway Rule Book, Local Railway Working Instructions, and Joint Method of Working.
  3. Training Excellence: Deliver comprehensive rail-related training to all KNGD rail staff and update rail training policies to ensure they are current, valid, and appropriate for our operations.
  4. Expert Guidance: Provide practical support, advice, and guidance on safety issues to the Head of Rail Operations and Safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Deliver Training: Deliver training to all rail staff upon joining the team or when required to ensure that they are competent to undertake their duties.
  2. Maintain the Training Matrix: Maintain the training matrix for all rail staff covering mandatory and functional training.
  3. Manage and Review the Rail Safety Management System: Manage and review the Rail Safety Management System; General Railway Rule Book and Local Railway Working Instructions, making updates once approved by the Head of Rail Operations and Safety.
  4. Undertake Inspections and Audits: Undertake a bi-annual inspection and compliance audit programme for all depots, producing a report upon completion, reporting observations and an action plan for their resolution within agreed timescales.
  5. Carry out Investigations: Carry out accident/incident investigations determining the causes and implementation of necessary remedial action to prevent a reoccurrence.
  6. Report Risks and Concerns: Report all risks or rail related concerns to the Head of Rail Operations and Safety which could affect rail staff, equipment, method of operating or infrastructure including mitigating action.
  7. Knowledge of Health and Safety Systems: Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Quality and Safety Management systems and Legal compliance requirements.
  8. Driver and Shunter Qualifications: Qualified Driver and Shunter or prepared to be trained to undertake the necessary training.


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