Health and Safety Officer - Energy Storage HSE

BYD Europe; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Health & Safety Officer to oversee various energy storage sites across the UK. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with HSE regulations, conduct risk assessments, and maintain safety standards across all operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the transition towards zero emissions and the decarbonization of the economy. If you have a passion for health and safety and are committed to providing excellent customer care, this role could be your next career step. Join a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Scottish Widow workplace pension

25 days paid holidays + public holidays

Teambuilding events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in H&S-related position for energy storage power.
• Strong analytical problem solving and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HSE risk assessments and site inspections across various locations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and provide necessary training.
• Investigate incidents and maintain health and safety policies.

Skills

HSE laws and regulations

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

2 years experience in H&S-related position

Knowledge of high voltage environment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BYD is seeking H&S Officer to cover various energy storage site locations across the UK. This role is responsible for reporting to the UK Regional Aftersales Manager. The H&S Officer will undertake HSE risk assessments and site inspections, recording and investigating incidents, accidents on BYD energy storage units across various client locations within the UK.

Tasks & Typical duties/responsibilities:

• Know HSE laws and regulations applicable to battery energy storage system power station
• Know laws and regulations applicable to battery recycling and battery registration
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by all employees of the business; providing the necessary training and ongoing meetings to assist the employee
• Ensure equipment in all sites is installed safely and maintained to the necessary standard
• Undertake risk assessments and site inspections. Identifying potential hazards and determining ways of reducing risks.
• Keep up to date the safe operational practices ensuring adherence to any changes in legislation
• Ensure all First Aider and Fire Marshall responsibilities are carried out as per agreed policy and procedures
• Recording and investigating incidents, accidents and complaints, and cases of ill health
• Reporting any RIDDOR to HSE when there is any RIDDOR occurring on-site
• Investigate any health and safety issues raised by management or employees
• Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are continually reviewed and updated
• Produce reports for health and safety statistics, and trends writing regular articles in order to communicate to all employees on health and safety issues and changes to regulations
• Pass and maintain the requirements of the Relevant Regulator’s “fit and proper test” as required
• Attend training courses as required to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
• Management responsibilities for the Control of Contractors within any site

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience for H&S-related position of energy storage power
• Minimum 2 years of fire management and risk assessment experience
• Knowledge of high voltage environment working
• Strong analytical problem solving and organizational skills
• Committed to providing excellent customer care with the ability to communicate in verbal and written forms at all levels
• A current full clean UK driving licence
• Basic IT skills (Word Processing, Outlook, Excel)
• CSCS card is required to work on site
• Right to Work in the UK

We offer:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
• Department & company wide teambuilding events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy