Health, Safety and Facilities Officer
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,485 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Aldershot, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 445601 |
Summary
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join its business services support team in Aldershot. The role supports health, safety and facilities management, ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational standards. Working within a small, dynamic team, you will assist with operational activities across RAIB facilities and operational sites. This role is key to maintaining a safe, compliant and well‑run working environment, while offering opportunities to develop your knowledge across support and operational functions.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Assisting with the management of facilities to support the safe and efficient operation of the Aldershot operational site.
Acting as a focal point, interfacing with the facilities management provider and contractor-led activities.
Administering and managing kit and equipment testing and calibration requirements to ensure RAIB’s operational preparedness.
Completing routine vehicle maintenance and safety checks of RAIB response vehicles.
Managing enquiries and acting as focal point on health, safety and facilities matters, providing advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Assisting with the management of facilities to support the safe and efficient operation of the Aldershot operational site.
Acting as a focal point, interfacing with the facilities management provider and contractor-led activities.
Administering and managing kit and equipment testing and calibration requirements to ensure RAIB’s operational preparedness.
Completing routine vehicle maintenance and safety checks of RAIB response vehicles.
Managing enquiries and acting as focal point on health, safety and facilities matters, providing advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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