Are you the kind of person who spots risks before anyone else even notices them? 

We are on the lookout for an experienced Safety Management System Process Manager who is ready for their next challenge.

 If you bring sharp attention to detail, subject matter expertise, and a calm, methodical mindset, you could be exactly who our team needs.

What You will Be Doing

As our go to expert for all things Safety Management System (SMS), you’ll take the lead in:

• Maintaining and overseeing  safety processes and procedures

• Staying ahead of developments in industry standards, legislation, and best practice

• Managing the creation, upkeep, and distribution of our safety documentation

• Helping us maintain the safest possible environment for colleagues and customers alike

What You will Bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience managing and maintaining Safety Management Systems in a regulated industry

• Strong knowledge of relevant safety legislation and industry standards

• Confidence working in high-hazard, safety critical environments

• A passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Why Avanti West Coast?

You will be joining a team that truly cares about safety, about excellence, and about the people who make both possible. Here, your work will have real impact, helping us deliver safe, reliable journeys every single 

 As well as working with a fantastic team you will also receive:

• Final salary pension

• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents

• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)

• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.

Our Avanti West Coast Values 

Passionate- We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.