Competence and Verification Manager

Overview

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Purpose:

To ensure that all safety-critical and operational staff within the organisation maintain the required competence standards in accordance with industry regulations, company policies, and Railway Group Standards. The role provides independent verification and assurance that competence management systems are robust, effective, and consistently applied, supporting compliance with legal obligations and enhancing safety.

• Work with the sites to ensure a robust Health & Safety system is in place across Intermodal Operations, incorporating regular updates to Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, Staff Training and Competence, and regular briefings to exceed Group safety targets.
• Ensure continuous improvement and provide independent advice, guidance, planned monitoring and verification of Safety Critical assessors and trainers.
• Positively represent Freightliner Limited in necessary industry group areas of responsibility.
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• Manage and own the competence management system where necessary, oversee system delivery and performance through external suppliers and service partners.
• Develop monthly reports, including performance against pre‑determined KPIs, to monitor progress and facilitate regular reporting, illustrating key trends to inform strategy and planning within the business.
• Undertake regular competency audits, managing internal communication on related matters, $(".alerts, advisories, engagement and events"). Coordinate internal governance systems, including formal meetings and documentation.
• Take a key role in supporting an information‑based strategy of continuous improvement.
• Actively promote engagement, communication and dialogue within the Intermodal Logistics team to embed best practice and solidify management control and commercial and operational direction of the business.
• Get involved in any ad‑hoc projects, including M&A activity, as may be required, from time to time.
• Lead by example and take proactive steps to motivate and communicate with all employees, being visible across operational territories.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties; the role may entail additional tasks as required to achieve overall business objectives.

• Maintain the Verification policy in line with regulations and standards for Safety Critical workers operating on the railway.
• Drive supplémentaires competence standards through periodic assessments and maintain robust records to ensure continuous compliance with relevant safety standards.
• Deliver assurance checks and audits in accordance with company and industry standards to ensure the Safety Management System meets all requirements.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date competency records within the Competency Management System.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop strong relationships for future business and understand current needs and explore potentialnewsletter opportunities.
• Strong time‑management, organisational and prioritisation skills, and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines while making key decisions and delegating where appropriate.
• Excellent data‑management, numerical and analytical skills, Vak able to interpret data, produce, and present it in a clear, logical format.
• Understand current employment and H&S legislation, associated policies and procedures, and the ability to apply collective agreements relevant to the business.
• Experience of project and programme management.
• Ability to prioritise workload and engage internal and external stakeholders with initiative.
• Proactive,…