Health and Safety Specialist

Altilium Clean Technology; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Altilium Clean Technology is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Specialist for their Plymouth site. In this role, you will ensure compliance and enhance safety practices within a dynamic chemical processing environment. You will lead local health and safety operations, champion COSHH management, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization, all while contributing to a more sustainable future through EV battery recycling.

Benefits

Share Options Scheme

Virtual Medical Care

Ample Holiday allowance

Free on-site parking

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free EV Charging points

Career defining opportunities

Contributing to UK's energy transition

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of UK H&S regulations and systems.
• Strong experience with COSHH regulations in industrial settings.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day health and safety operations on-site.
• Conduct gap analyses and drive improvements in safety practices.
• Champion COSHH management and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of UK H&S regulations

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant H&S qualifications or certifications

Job description

Health and Safety Specialist

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.

The Role

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 behavioral 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 shape safety in a way that works for how we operate.

What You'll Do:

• 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 practices and best practices 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 well-being.
• 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 delivery 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Solid knowledge of UK H&S regulations and systems (e.g. ISO, HASAWA), with experience tailoring and implementing these to real-world, dynamic settings.
• Strong 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Share Options Scheme to share in our success
• Virtual Medical Care - AIG health support whenever and wherever you need it
• Ample Holiday allowance to recharge and relax
• Free and on-site parking - no hassle, no cost
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility) for greener journeys
• Free EV Charging points on site to power your ride
• Career defining opportunities and professional growth
• Sleep better at night - knowing you're playing a role in the UK's energy transition to Net Zero!

About Us:

Altilium is a UK-based company that recycles electric vehicle (EV) batteries to recover valuable materials.

EV batteries, even after their life in vehicles, still contain important minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite. These minerals are essential for making new batteries but are limited and often come from virgin mining, which uses a lot of resources and creates environmental impact.

At Altilium, we safely extract these critical minerals from end-of-life EV batteries. We then process and prepare them to be returned into the supply chain to make new batteries. This recycling helps reduce reliance on mining, conserves natural resources, and supports a circular economy.

We work with major partners including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Nissan, and our work is supported by the UK government, helping to strengthen domestic battery supply chains and create sustainable industry growth.

Our efforts contribute to building a more sustainable and efficient battery supply chain - supporting cleaner, reliable transportation and industry in the UK.

Our Commitment

We’re committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives.

If you need any adjustments during the application process or in the role, please let us know: we’re happy to support you.