Health and Safety Technician

Oxford
3 weeks ago
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Company Overview
Alloyed is a young venture-funded company of around 150 world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers working across three sites in the UK and one in the US, building the future of advanced metal components. We use proprietary software packages which combine advanced machine learning and physical modelling, as well as extensive experimental facilities, to 3D print metal components better and faster than anyone else.
At our Oxfordshire premises we are aiming to build the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped facility for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts for the electronics, aerospace and industrial sectors, and novel metal alloys for better performance.
The Health and Safety Technician Role
Alloyed is seeking a diligent, methodical and motivated individual to join its growing team as Health and Safety Technician.
You will work alongside the existing H&S Team to maintain compliance with H&S legislation across the business and implement measures to ensure a safe working environment.
The role will be varied with a mixture of administrative tasks, on-site staff engagement, and technical assessments. You will interact with staff from all areas including the offices, laboratory and machine workshops, and must be a confident communicator.
Your duties will require you to regularly work in sites located in both Yarnton and Abingdon so being a car owner/driver is essential.
Training will be provided as required, however an awareness of applicable UK safety legislation and general workplace safety requirements is expected.
Health and Safety Technician Responsibilities

  • Maintain and promote high standards in Health and Safety, in a fast-changing business environment
  • Promote a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the workforce
  • Work with operations and engineering teams to understand complex processes and implement the right safety measures
  • Update company risk assessments, procedures, records, signage and policies
  • Organise training for staff, either internally or using external providers
  • Organise internal and external audits to monitor compliance
  • Manage stock of personal protective equipment and other safety critical equipment
  • Keep safety equipment maintenance logs updated
  • Carry out accident and near-miss investigations with the H&S team and implement resulting actions to improve current working practices/guidelines
  • Look for continuous improvement opportunities within safety management processes
    Essential
  • Proven interest in safety through education or experience
  • Familiarity with implemented safety measures in a production or scientific environment, or similar
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills: you are also results-oriented
  • Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office products
  • UK driving licence
    Desirable
  • Previous experience working within a research & development or production environment
  • Understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation
  • NEBOSH General / IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, or equivalent
    Click now to apply to be our new Health and Safety Technician

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