Health & Safety Specialist

Site locations: Plymouth and Tavistock

The Role

This is a hands-on role with real autonomy. You’ll report to the HSE Manager but have the space to lead day-to-day safety delivery - identifying risks, ensuring compliance, embedding tailored ISO-aligned systems, and closing safety gaps with clear, actionable plans.

Operating within a live chemical processing environment, you’ll be responsible for managing a broad spectrum of safety considerations, including robust control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).

From developing procedures and supporting risk assessments to delivering training and promoting behavioural safety, you’ll drive continuous improvement and scalable, real-world solutions.

You’ll be confident working independently and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment – As someone who sees the bigger picture, you’ll simplify the complex and are motivated shape safety in a way that works for how we operate.

What You'll Do:

Take ownership of the day-to-day health and safety operations on site, ensuring compliance, practicality and continuous improvement that reflect the fast-paced, innovative nature of our operations

Identify gaps between currently safety practises and best practises or regulatory standard and proactively develop andimplementcorrective actions to close those gaps.

Ensure effective COSHH management, including assessments, controls, training, and monitoring aligned with the demands of a chemical processing environment.

Work closely with teams and managers across the site to instil a culture of shared ownership for safety and wellbeing.

Tailor ISO principles in a way that fits our fast-moving, innovative environment - no copy-paste systems, just smart, scalable practices.

Cut through unnecessary complexity to create clear, accessible and effective safety systems that support daily operations and future scale-up.

Maintain accurate records, meet regulatory requirements, and help drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Develop and delivery targeted training, briefings and toolbox talks that build competence and drive accountability. And act as a visible, approachable presence on-site for all things health and safety.

What You’ll Bring:

Solid knowledge of UK H&S regulations and systems (e.g. ISO, HASAWA), with demonstrable experience tailoring and implementing these to real-world, dynamic settings.

Specific experience with COSHH regulations, including practical application in chemical processing or similar industrial environments.

A deep understanding of safe working practices

Experience in a commercial or industrial environment - ideally where safety needed to evolve alongside rapid operational change.

A practical, collaborative mindset - able to work independently but always aligned with the broader HSE strategy.

Strong communication skills - able to engage all levels of the business and translate safety requirements into action.

Confidence with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, for managing documentation and reporting.

Ability to translate complex safety concepts into clear, actionable steps

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities

A proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and a "safety first" mindset

Strong interdisciplinary communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Full driving licence and transport to travel between business sites.

What’s in it for you?

Share Options Scheme to share in our success

Discount Shopping Platform

Virtual Medical Care - AIG health support whenever and wherever you need it

Ample Holiday allowance to recharge and relax

Free and on-site parking; no hassle, no cost

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme for greener journeys

Free EV Charging points on site to power your ride

Career defining opportunities and professional growth

Sleep better at night - knowing you're playing a role in the UK's energy transition to Net Zero!

About Us:

Altilium is a UK-based company that recycles electric vehicle (EV) batteries to recover valuable materials.

EV batteries, even after their life in vehicles, still contain critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite. These minerals are essential for making new batteries but are limited and often come from virgin mining, which uses a lot of resources and creates environmental impact.

At Altilium, we safely extract these critical minerals from end-of-life EV batteries. We then process and prepare them to be returned into the supply chain to make new batteries. This recycling helps reduce reliance on mining, conserves natural resources, and supports a circular economy.

Our Commitment

We’re committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives.

If you need any adjustments during the application process or in the role, please let us know, we’re happy to support you.

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