Aerospace Launch Site Safety Leader

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere: international New Space

Flexible working hours

Home office: 1 day per week

Health program

30 days annual leave

Company events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA seeks a full-time Launch Site Health and Safety Lead to implement the safety policy on the UK launch site. You will support technicians and engineers by producing essential safety documentation, ensuring PPE availability, and coordinating on-site safety training.

The role may require rotations or relocation to the Isle of Unst, Shetland. The candidate will lead safety policy, develop procedures for safe daily operations, manage emergency plans, and supervise

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading the implementation and management of health and safety processes on construction sites, test facilities, or engineering development environments.
• Hands-on experience as a technician, mechanic, or engineer within an industrial or aerospace setting with practical site activity knowledge.
• Experience with cryogenic systems, high-pressure systems, hazardous gases, and hydraulics.
• Experience of work at heights and lifting operations.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation (HSE Act 1974, COSHH, PUWER/LOLER, PSSR).
• Desirable certifications: NEBOSH General Certificate, CSCS Gold Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead the iteration and implementation of RFA health and safety policy at the launch site.
• Produce and maintain safety procedures for day-to-day operations.
• Ensure emergency procedures are documented and staff trained.
• Organise site inductions and safety trainings.
• Coordinate PPE and safety equipment with procurement.
• Support build, maintenance and operation of the launch site.
• Create RAMS, COSH for various activities (lifts, work at height, enclosed spaces, hot works, electrical/pressure systems).

Skills

Health and safety leadership

Policy implementation

Site safety procedures

RAMS and COSH documentation

Training delivery on safety systems

Cosh, PUWER/LOLER knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

CSCS Gold Card

Job description

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA seeks a full-time Launch Site Health and Safety Lead to implement the safety policy on the UK launch site. You will support technicians and engineers by producing essential safety documentation, ensuring PPE availability, and coordinating on-site safety training.

The role may require rotations or relocation to the Isle of Unst, Shetland. The candidate will lead safety policy, develop procedures for safe daily operations, manage emergency plans, and supervise