As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.
BYD is seeking H&S Officer to cover various energy storage site locations across the UK. This role is responsible for reporting to the UK Regional Aftersales Manager. The H&S Officer will undertake HSE risk assessments and site inspections, recording and investigating incidents, accidents on BYD energy storage units across various client locations within the UK.
Tasks & Typical duties/responsibilities:
* Know HSE laws and regulations applicable to battery energy storage system power station
* Know laws and regulations applicable to battery recycling and battery registration
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by all employees of the business; providing the necessary training and ongoing meetings to assist the employee
* Ensure equipment in all sites is installed safely and maintained to the necessary standard
* Undertake risk assessments and site inspections. Identifying potential hazards and determining ways of reducing risks.
* Keep up to date the safe operational practices ensuring adherence to any changes in legislation
* Ensure all First Aider and Fire Marshall responsibilities are carried out as per agreed policy and procedures
* Recording and investigating incidents, accidents and complaints, and cases of ill health
* Reporting any RIDDOR to HSE when there is any RIDDOR occurring on-site
* Investigate any health and safety issues raised by management or employees
* Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are continually reviewed and updated
* Produce reports for health and safety statistics, and trends writing regular articles in order to communicate to all employees on health and safety issues and changes to regulations
* Pass and maintain the requirements of the Relevant Regulator’s “fit and proper test” as required
* Attend training courses as required to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
* Management responsibilities for the Control of Contractors within any site
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years’ experience for H&S-related position of energy storage power
* Minimum 2 years of fire management and risk assessment experience
* Knowledge of high voltage environment working
* Strong analytical problem solving and organizational skills
* Committed to providing excellent customer care with the ability to communicate in verbal and written forms at all levels
* A current full clean UK driving licence
* Basic IT skills (Word Processing, Outlook, Excel)
* CSCS card is required to work on site
* Right to Work in the UK
We offer:
* Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
* Scottish Widow workplace pension
* 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
* Department & company wide teambuilding events.
* An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy
About BYD UK and BYD Energy Storage
BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. Our Purpose is to build a
zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD Energy Storage was established in 2008. As a global pathfinder, leader and expert in battery energy storage system, BYD Energy Storage specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, marketing, service and recycling of the energy storage products. Built on the state-of-the-art battery technology, BYD Energy Storage has provided safe and reliable energy storage system solutions for hundreds of grid-scale, C&I and residential energy storage projects worldwide, covering 400+ cities, 70+countries and regions, 6 continents, including the U.K., U.S., Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Japan. Total global shipment vlume has reached 14GWh+(As of Dec.31, 2022). BYD Energy Storage will collaborate with you for a clean and sustainable future.