The Benefits

• Flexible financial support with instant access to earned and authorised wages.
• Full induction, ongoing training, and structured career development to help you thrive in your role.
• Quality kit and uniform – so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively.
• Fully funded SIA top-up training from our own team of in-house trainers.
• Employee Assistance Program – supporting your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing at all times.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us.
• Long service and recognition awards - celebrating your achievements.
• Excellent hourly pay rate

The Role:

As the COSS, you will be joining a strong team of well trained, experienced, and passionate staff who strive to uphold company values and deliver exceptional services to our customers. Use the training provided to follow HSQE and rail critical safety. 

Managing a team and using the systems provided to ensure program and delivery efficiency.

Following WPP’s and designated programs to ensure that all trackside works are completed to the highest of standards and within the timeframes set. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, in conjunction with the Safe Work Planner, in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/019, to identify site and task risks.
• Verify the Safe Work Pack at least one shift in advance.
• Will be in charge of works on site and have full accountability for delivering the works safely in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/019. 
• Responsible and accountable for both operational, site and task risk management on site
• Ensuring policies and procedures of the CSS Business Management System are fully discharged within their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for organising, motivating, and supervising site operatives and subcontractors at all times.
• Undertake inductions, daily site briefings of method statements and activities, daily inspections and record any changes to methods of work or site conditions.
• Have full understanding of work objectives, programmes, and project details to ensure the contract is delivered effectively to timescales, programmes, and drawings.
• Proactively engaging the Close Call reporting system, reporting anything that you see which is likely to endanger either your own or the safety of others.
• Recording all shift activites on Work-IT & Switched-On

Skills and Competencies

• Experience of rail industry-based activities and tasks.
• PTS AC/DCCR
• COSS – essential
• SSSTS / SMSTS - preferable
• First aid - preferable
• Continued professional development courses as appropriate.

About Us

We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most iconic brands. Our venues, include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and BBC StudioWorks. Join over 5,000 team members delivering security, events, cleaning, and facilities services across the UK.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from parents returning to work, career changers, and those with a passion for making a difference.

 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability.

 We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel appreciated and valued at work. This culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.

We always treat each other fairly and with dignity and respect. Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.