Environment, Health and Safety Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract

Working arrangements

Please note, due to the nature of work, 100% onsite working is required however we will consider more hybrid working once a settling in period is complete and as the situation allows. You should be available to attend site in an emergency.

Overview

Offered as a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, the overall purpose of the role is to ensure that the health, safety, environment and quality policies and procedures within Tokamak Energy are fully deployed and compliant with UK regulations and ISO standards. 

The role holder will provide safety, advice and assistance on all Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) related issues in support of the business strategy, to its managers and the leadership team. This will include attendance at operational EHS and other business meetings.

As an EHS BP you will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice, and the active implementation of a culture of caring and EHS initiatives.

You will be required to understand and work with Tokamak Energy quality and management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.

Requirements

• Relevant working knowledge of HSE requirements
• Previous experience within a health & safety role ideally within an engineering environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Good knowledge and practical application of HSE legislation.
• Experience of working to ISO45001/OHSAS18001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Competent communicator (both written and verbal).
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety
• Relevant membership of IOSH

Responsibilities

• Be part of a proactive EHS team that works across the company and with all stakeholders to implement and maintain a world class safety culture.
• Provide competent advice and guidance on all aspects of health, safety, environment and quality including hazard identification, the preparation and implementation of safe systems of work and risk assessments and make them a reality for everyone.
• Compile accident and incident reports and undertake incident investigations as required.
• Collate accident statistics, categorise accidents and undertake trend analysis, root cause identification, and recommended preventive action.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits and implement corrective measures as required.
• Prepare collate and review safety related documentation submitted by both internal and external stakeholder’s including - Safety Plans, Training documents, Confined spaces, noise and vibration assessments, MSDS / COSHH data and assessments and environmental risk assessment’s
• Implement proactive and reactive safety measures as required
• Liaise with Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency or other government appointed body as required
• Ensure site compliance with the Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Promoting a positive and proactive culture towards health, safety, and environmental matters at all levels within the business.
• Support the delivery internal EHS training/coaching sessions as necessary to new and existing employees and members of the supply chain as required. This may include developing tool box talks and safety inductions.

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties

This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our occupational health service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:

• Night working (11pm-6am) (very occasionally)
• Work with cryogenic fluids including liquid nitrogen
• Working with or in the vicinity of equipment that produces high magnetic fields
• Working with class 3B or 4 lasers
• Working with materials that are managed under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH)

Benefits

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 28 days (inclusive of festive break) holiday plus bank holidays
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Pension scheme
• Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme 
• Innovation and Merit bonuses
• Investment in training and development to support career progression
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Company background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security?  What if that energy source could also help address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy – the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space. 

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.