Health & Safety Manager

at  Plessey Semiconductors Ltd

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead our safety initiatives and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs across our semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety management, with specific experience in the manufacturing industry. Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and gases commonly used in semiconductor manufacturing is highly desirable.
Health and Safety Management: Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment. This includes risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation, as well as industry-specific regulations, including those related to hazardous chemicals and gases.
Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to employees on health and safety practices, emergency procedures, and the safe handling of hazardous materials.
Hazardous Materials Management: Oversee the safe storage, handling, use and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain and review COSHH assessments and ensure they are accessible to all employees.
Emergency Response: Lead the development and execution of emergency response plans, including drills and real-time responses to incidents. Coordinate with local emergency services as needed.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving safety processes and procedures. Stay up to date with the latest health and safety trends, regulations, and best practices within the semiconductor industry.
Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, and regulatory compliance. Prepare regular reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and facilities teams to integrate health and safety considerations into all aspects of the manufacturing process.
Audits and Inspections: Conduct regular health and safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes. Address any issues identified during audits in a timely manner.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for all health and safety matters. Communicate effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Education: Hold a nationally recognised Health and Safety Qualification - NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably within the semiconductor or a related high-tech manufacturing industry.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK health and safety regulations. Familiarity with hazardous chemicals and gases used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Certifications: Membership of relevant professional institution – Tech IOSH or above.
Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in MS Office software.
Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety.
Plessey is an embedded technologies developer at the forefront of microLED technology for augmented reality (AR) display applications. Drawing on over a decade of semiconductor and optoelectronics expertise, we have developed a unique and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform to manufacture innovative microLED displays.
At our world-class manufacturing and innovation centre in Plymouth, we operate leading-edge wafer processing facilities to undertake the design, test and assembly of products and a comprehensive suite of photonic characterisation and applications laboratories.
We are in an exciting phase of our development journey and are now closely partnering with Meta, who are developing new technologies to help connect and bring people together. Our mission is to help bring their vision of the next lightweight and stylish AR glasses to life.
The people and skills within Plessey are key to driving forward the development of our technology, and we are continually looking for passionate, motivated, and experienced professionals to join our growing team!
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country

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