Health And Safety Specialist

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time, onsite, permanent

Site locations: Plymouth and Tavistock

At Altilium, we’re not just recycling end of life EV batteries – we’re building the UK’s battery ecosystem. As we scale our operations and pioneer low‑carbon solutions, we need a proactive Health and Safety Specialist to help shape, embed and evolve our practical, people‑first safety culture at our Plymouth pilot site.

This is a hands‑on role with real autonomy. You’ll report to the HSE Manager but have the space to lead day‑to‑day safety delivery – identifying risks, ensuring compliance, embedding tailored ISO‑aligned systems, and closing safety gaps with clear, actionable plans.

Operating within a live chemical processing environment, you’ll be responsible for managing a broad spectrum of safety considerations, including robust control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).

From developing procedures and supporting risk assessments to delivering training and promoting behavioural safety, you’ll drive continuous improvement and scalable, real‑world solutions.

You’ll be confident working independently and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment – as someone who sees the bigger picture, you’ll simplify the complex and are motivated to shape safety in a way that works for how we operate.

• Lead on Local H&S Delivery: Take ownership of the day‑to‑day health and safety operations on site, ensuring compliance, practicality and continuous improvement that reflect the fast‑paced, innovative nature of our operations
• Conduct Gap Analyses and Drive Improvements: Identify gaps between currently safety practises and best practises or regulatory standard and proactively develop and implement corrective actions to close those gaps.
• Champion COSHH and Chemical Safety: Ensure effective COSHH management, including assessments, controls, training, and monitoring aligned with the demands of a chemical processing environment.
• Collaborate, Advise and Influence: Work closely with teams and managers across the site to instil a culture of shared ownership for safety and wellbeing.
• Management Solutions and Systems: Tailor ISO principles in a way that fits our fast‑moving, innovative environment – no copy‑paste systems, just smart, scalable practices.
• Simplify, Streamline and Improve: Cut through unnecessary complexity to create clear, accessible and effective safety systems that support daily operations and future scale‑up.
• Ensure Compliance and Accountability: Maintain accurate records, meet regulatory requirements, and help drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Train, Support and Communicate: Develop and deliver targeted training, briefings and toolbox talks that build competence and drive accountability. And act as a visible, approachable presence on‑site for all things health and safety.

• Solid knowledge of UK H&S regulations and systems (e.g. ISO, HASAWA), with demonstrable experience tailoring and implementing these to real‑world, dynamic settings.
• Specific experience with COSHH regulations, including practical application in chemical processing or similar industrial environments.
• A deep understanding of safe working practices.
• Experience in a commercial or industrial environment – ideally where safety needed to evolve alongside rapid operational change.
• A practical, collaborative mindset – able to work independently but always aligned with the broader HSE strategy.
• Strong communication skills – able to engage all levels of the business and translate safety requirements into action.
• Confidence with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, for managing documentation and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex safety concepts into clear, actionable steps.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making abilities.
• A proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and a “safety first” mindset.
• Strong interdisciplinary communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Full driving licence and transport to travel between business sites.

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