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Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager

Electus Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1PX

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Electus Recruitment Solutions is hiring an Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager for a defence organisation in Henlow.
  • The role requires a degree or equivalent experience in an explosives-related field, along with demonstrable knowledge of health and safety and explosives licensing legislation.
  • Candidates must have practical experience in controlling and handling OME and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE), along with overtime, bonuses, and benefits.
  • Successful applicants will need to undergo security clearance checks and can expect opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.
Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager to join a leading defence organisation based in Henlow. This role will involve ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory regulations, particularly the COMAH regulation, to maintain continued production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain safe systems of work, processes, and controls for all OME
  • Support audits and inspections with HSE and other relevant bodies
  • Develop and agree on an independent audit program
  • Audit the management and control of explosive items/stock on-site
  • Support site COMAH compliance activities
  • Maintain a level of knowledge and understanding of explosives and health and safety regulations
  • Support site and process improvements from an explosives safety perspective
  • Train personnel on matters of explosive safety
  • Review health and safety audit and test reports
  • Provide cover for the Explosives Safety Authority Manufacturing Manager
Key Requirements:

  • Degree qualified or equivalent experience in an Explosives related field
  • Demonstrable knowledge of general Health and Safety legislation
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of explosives licencing legislation
  • Practical experience and expertise in the control and handling of OME
  • Good understanding of Project Management
  • Strong negotiating and influencing skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS),
What they Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager
Location: Henlow/Hybrid 4 days onsite
Salary: DOE + Overtime + Bonus + Bens

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