Health and Safety Advisor; Hazard and Explosive

This is a central function made up of SME's ranging from Chemical engineers, Explosives specialists, process safety engineers and Human factors to name some. There are 5 main sites within the munitions business: 3 manufacturing sites and 2 test and evaluation sites. The team supports and advises these sites where high risk and high hazard operations are conducted to ensure legislation and best practice are adhered to, ultimately allowing the company to demonstrate we have adopted an ALARD approach.

Projects could include the explosives licensing of new and existing facilities, developing and conducting explosives testing, supporting the implementation of emergency planning under the COMAH regulations, visiting external organisations to share best practice, product technical justifications for complex processes or situations.

The business is currently undergoing significant investment which requires the development of new processes and facilities, and there is a requirement for the High Hazard team to contribute or advise on many of these projects.

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.)

that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

• Proven experience working within an explosive's environment, with knowledge of safety, hazards, effects, and licensing
• Knowledge and/or experience working within the explosives industry or other High Hazard/Highly regulated industries including upper tier COMAH
• Considerable understanding of HSE Guidelines (Explosives Regulations 2014, L150 Safety Provisions, L151 Security Provisions)
• Experience managing explosive safety, including writing safety policies

• Working towards or willing to work towards NEBOSH certificate/diploma or equivalent
• Ample understanding of JSP
  482, DSA OME, AASTP standards

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.