Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Location: St Helens, Merseyside

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Engineering Director, Merseyside Head Office

Closing date: 19th August, 2026

About Us

Stagecoach is part of the fabric of daily life in the UK and we are proud to have served communities across the UK for more than 40 years. We connect people with jobs, bring customers to high streets, help young people access education and build new skills, and draw families, friends, and communities together.

Our plan starts with steps to improve the sustainability of our own business and is led by our strategy; Driving Net Zero: Better Places to Live and Work. The strategy is our long-term vision to make a difference for our planet, the people we employ, the communities we serve, and the health and wellbeing of us all. By focusing on embedding wider benefits to our planet, our communities, our customers and our employees. We will:

• Help the country on its journey to net zero and protect our natural resources
• Make our business safer for our employees, our customers and others.
• Give back and play our part in delivering more sustainable communities.
• Support happy and engaged people in our workforce.
• Embed sustainability in our business and measure our performance.

Principal Accountabilities

• Reporting to the Engineering Director, this role is responsible for being the subject matter expert on continuously improving health, safety and environment within the Merseyside Opco.
• This role is responsible for monitoring depot safety and environmental actions following audits, legislation changes and any Group policy changes.
• Ensures the depot management have a clear understanding and consistency of policies and procedures set by the Group H, S and Environmental Teams.
• Assist the Depot Management to ensure all Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of work are regularly monitored and updated in line with Group Policies.
• Assist Depot Management In line with the objective of achieving and maintaining ISO45001 and ISO14001.
• Provide safety support with Liverpool City Region Authority and their safety improvement programme.
• Attend LCR Forums to share and learn experiences from other Franchise Operators.
• With a methodical approach, you will have the ability to prioritise important over urgent.
• responsible for driving forward safety and environment performance and engaging directly with local managers and colleagues on topics of safe operations and compliance with our Safety Management System (SMS) requirements and Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Attend depot specific H&S Committee Meetings and Green Team Meetings.
• Carry out depot Accident Investigations and develop Safety Alerts to share learnings within the OpCo/Business.
• Delivering In House Safety Training to Depot employees in line with the OpCos Training Matrix.
• Monitor Depot KPl's and identify any areas for improvement

Requirements, Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Be a team player with the ability to bring ideas and fresh perspectives
• Driving licence and willingness to travel
• Experience of a fast-moving, customer focused industry, preferably within transport.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant UK safety legislations
• Good standards of IT skills including MS office word, excel etc.
• Experience of auditing
• Planning, organising, and problem solving.
• A clear, positive, enthusiastic, and effective communicator (verbal and written)
• A good influencer with attention to detail
• Well organised individual, who is flexible, plans ahead and manages time effectively.
• Proven ability to deliver quality work.
• Strong understanding of waste and duty of care.
• Permits and consent
• Approachable, pleasant, and confident, with a calm and methodical approach

·The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working on multiple projects
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001
• Certificate of Environmental management

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Free bus and tram travel for you and a companion
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee discounts on shopping, cinema, travel and more
• Supportive Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
• A collaborative, inclusive working environment
• Be part of a business committed to safety, sustainability, and positive change

Ready to drive safer, smarter operations across Merseyside

Click apply now and join us on the journey to a safer, more sustainable future.

We’re proudly an inclusive employer
Stagecoach is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, neurotypes, religions, and sexual orientations.