We are looking for an engineering or electrical technician/mechanical fitter to join our Fire Team in the Major Hazards Group.  The role is largely focused on testing to standards for fire resistance in the aerospace and oil and gas industries. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work to support industry, which will directly lead to maintaining standards and improvements in safety.

The work of the team is not limited to just aerospace testing, so you can expect to contribute to a diverse range of projects within the health and safety sector, and to be involved in both commercial and work for HSE.  Our current work includes several large scale experimental programmes concerned with the safe development of sustainable energy solutions e.g. hydrogen in the gas network and for use in transport, plus battery technology.

We also investigate workplace incidents, providing scientific and engineering support to HSE inspectors. You will be part of a team of specialists and will have the opportunity to collaborate with technical experts across many other disciplines.

Our Science Division is a world-leading provider of health and safety solutions to industry and government. The scope of our work requires a diversity of talented individuals.

We are looking for a Scientist to join our Risk Assessment Methods Team in the Risk and Human Factors Capability Group. The team is involved in a range of work relating to hazard identification and risk assessment, with a focus on assessing low likelihood, high consequence risks and how these risks can be managed effectively.

In recent years, the team has been involved in developing methods and tools to assess chemical major hazards, understanding emerging energies hazards and risks, reviewing risk assessments to improve aviation and rail safety, and understanding how to manage the risks for UK-based spacecraft launches

You will be expected to contribute to the diverse portfolio of projects undertaken by the team. There will be a strong emphasis on team working and collaboration.

 

This exciting two-year fixed term appointment opportunity will be based in the Science Division of the HSE at our research laboratory in Buxton, Derbyshire. There may be the opportunity to extend the appointment beyond two years for exceptional performance in the role.

We are looking for a scientist with an understanding of the effects of hydrogen on metallic and other materials to join our Engineering Materials Team in the Major Hazards Group. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute as part of a team to valuable industry research projects aimed at preparing the way for the future UK Hydrogen Economy.

We are looking for a new team member to join a busy sample reception laboratory and office within the Health Capability Group at the Health & Safety Executives (HSE) Science Division.

Within the Sample Reception Laboratory you will be responsible for booking in daily sample deliveries for analysis. The role will involve handling pathological specimens (for example blood and urine) and potentially hazardous materials in a controlled environment.

Our Health Capability Group has a wide range of technical and diverse disciplines requiring flexible and collaborative working; on occasion you will be expected to assist colleagues in their programmes of work.