Health and Safety Technician
Callen-Lenz
Date: 6 days ago
City: Salisbury, England
Contract type: Full time
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Health and Safety Technician
Vacancy Reference: CLA- 349
Position: Full Time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary Range: £30,000- £35,000
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.
Our Values
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.
Our benefits include:
Reporting into the Health and Safety Manager, you will be integral to the health, safety, and environment strategy by inspiring and influencing others to see the benefit of working responsibly, understanding the legal framework and showing how safety, health and environmental management can enhance operational activities.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Health and Safety Manager to:
Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks
Health and Safety Technician
Vacancy Reference: CLA- 349
Position: Full Time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary Range: £30,000- £35,000
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.
Our Values
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Agility
- Integrity
- Enjoyment
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.
Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
- Pension Scheme via Royal London
- Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
- Green Car Scheme
- Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
- Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
- Private Health Insurance via Vitality
- Private Dental insurance via Bupa
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity
- 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Access to an independent financial advisor year round
- Training & development opportunities
Reporting into the Health and Safety Manager, you will be integral to the health, safety, and environment strategy by inspiring and influencing others to see the benefit of working responsibly, understanding the legal framework and showing how safety, health and environmental management can enhance operational activities.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Health and Safety Manager to:
- Ensure compliance with UK health and safety laws (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, PUWER, etc.).
- Assist with audits and inspections to verify regulatory adherence.
- Keep up to date with industry-specific safety legislation and best practices.
- Identify workplace hazards and supporting the implementation of control measures.
- Review risk assessments and recommending mitigation measures.
- Support the development and implementation of safe work procedures.
- Assist in accident, incident, and near-miss investigations.
- Collect and analyse safety data to identify trends and prevent recurrence.
- Prepare reports and documentation for management and regulatory bodies.
- Provide guidance to employees on safe work practices.
- Promote a positive safety culture across the organisation.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and rectify safety issues.
- Assist in internal and external safety audits.
- Ensure safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, emergency exits, PPE) is in proper working order.
- Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans.
- Conduct fire drills and other emergency preparedness exercises.
- Ensure first aid stations and emergency equipment are maintained.
- Maintain safety records as required
- Assist with the preparation of safety manuals, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all safety-related activities.
- Monitor PPE usage.
- Inspect PPE to ensure it meets safety standards.
- Train employees on the correct use and maintenance of PPE.
- Encourage safe behaviours to reduce workplace stress and injuries.
- Coordinate with external safety consultants or suppliers
- Participate in safety committee meetings and contributing to policy development
- Substantial experience within a similar level role.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to manage priorities.
- Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated.
- Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
- Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.
Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks
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