Safety, Health and Environment Practitioner

Babcock International Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Safety, Health and Environment Practitioner, where your expertise will contribute to creating a safe and secure environment. You will be part of a proactive team at the Devonport Royal Dockyard, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and driving initiatives to uphold ISO standards. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic workplace. The company values inclusivity and offers generous benefits, making it an ideal place to grow your career.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life assurance

Access to health and wellbeing services

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Special paid leave for Reservists

Development opportunities

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’

Qualifications

• Experience in SHE roles within hazardous industries.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Develop policies to manage risks and support continuous improvement.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits to monitor compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Risk Assessment

Auditing

Education

Level 3 Health and Safety Qualification (NEBOSH)

Chartered Status Aspiration with IOSH

Job description

Job Title: Safety, Health and Environment Practitioner

Location: Plymouth Devon

Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF62946

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Safety, Health and Environment Practitioner at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Safety, Health and Environment Practitioner, you will join a proactive team implementing SHE plans to support our objectives. Your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, developing policies to manage risks, and supporting continuous improvement.

1. Provide guidance on safe systems of work and risk assessments.
2. Support the Health and Safety Manager in developing safety and environmental strategies.
3. Assist in conducting audits and maintaining records.
4. Conduct workplace inspections to monitor compliance.
5. Drive initiatives to uphold ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, based on-site at Devonport Royal Dockyard. There is an opportunity for Optimised Working Patterns supporting 7-day working arrangements.

Essential Experience

1. Passion for SHE, demonstrated at interview.
2. Relevant SHE experience in hazardous industries, ideally with knowledge of Dockyard operations or the Royal Navy.
3. Understanding of health and safety regulations and legislation.
4. Proficiency with ISO 45001 and 14001 standards and environmental permitting.
5. Basic knowledge of nuclear site license requirements.

Qualifications

1. Level 3 accredited Health and Safety qualification, e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate.
2. Aspiration to achieve Chartered status with IOSH or similar.

Security Clearance

The candidate must be a sole UK national eligible for NNPPI security clearance. Further details are available at GOV.UK.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Special paid leave for Reservists
• Holiday Trading and ‘Be Kind Day’
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support

About Babcock

With over a century of experience, Babcock defends nations and builds a better world. We are committed to inclusivity, flexible working, and supporting diverse needs. For adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Closing date: 22/05/2025