Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager

About the job

This is a phenomenal opportunity for an explosives expert to join our Manufacturing team within the live build facility at Henlow for someone able to demonstrate knowledge of explosives safety

Job Title: Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager

Salary:  Circa £52,000

Location: Henlow

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

We are looking to recruit an explosives expert to ensure compliance with the company's safe systems of work and controls for the Processing, Transport, Storage and Handling of Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) at Live Build Facilities within MBDA UK.

Supporting the Explosives Licencing activities for MBDA UK and maintaining compliance with all relevant statutory regulations, and in particular compliance with the COMAH regulation to ensure continued production capability of MBDA UK products.

• To assist in the development and maintenance of Safe systems of work, processes and controls for all OME
• Support audits and inspections with HSE and other relevant health and safety assessments, maintaining regulatory compliance
• Develop and agree with the Explosives Safety Authority Manufacturing an independent audit program
• Audit on behalf of the Explosives Safety Authority Manufacturing the management and control of explosive items/stock on site. NEQ, Compatibility, Site Physical Capacity, etc.
• Support site COMAH compliance activities
• In conjunction with the Manufacturing Manager Henlow maintain the Henlow risk assessments portfolio
• Maintain a level of knowledge and understanding of explosive regulations and stay up to date with the latest revisions and changes
• Maintain a level of knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and best practice, remaining current with the latest revisions and changes
• Support site and process improvements from an explosives safety perspective and general safety perspective
• Training of personnel on matters of explosive safety (Tool Box Talks, information campaigns) and the relevant regulations
• Review health and safety audit and test reports as required and monitor any required remedial activity
• Provide suitable cover in the event of the Explosives Safety Authority Manufacturing Manager is unavailable.

Key deliverables

• HSE Audits completed satisfactorily
• Independent audit program developed
• General risk assessments reviewed and updated as needed
• Maintenance issues identified to senior management as required
• Site issues resolved quickly
• COMAH statutory requirements met

What we're looking for from you:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in an Explosives related field, with relevant experience in the safe processing of OME
• Demonstrable knowledge of general Health and Safety legislation
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of explosives licencing legislation, and related health and safety regulations
• Practical experience and expertise in the control and handling of OME
• A good understanding of Project Management
• Good negotiating and influencing skills
• Analytical and problem solving skill

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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