Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Buxton About the job Job summary At HSE, we work with one goal in mind to help keep Britains workforce safe and healthy. Our work touches virtually every sector of Great Britains industries. Combining specialists from numerous fields, we strive to keep people and their working environments safe. We dont just inspect workplaces and investigate incidents, we campaign for better H&S practice, we craft and review guidance and regulations, we provide specialist products and services both here and overseas, and we produce crucial research and statistics all towards our goal of helping Great Britain work well. This exciting opportunity will be based in the Science Division of the HSE at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities in Buxton, Derbyshire. HSEs 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. Our capabilities encompass a wide range of topics including: fire, explosion, process safety and engineering; occupational and environmental health; risk assessment; work environment; and specialist technical imaging, visual presentation and analysis services. This breadth of expertise underpins our particular strength in creating multidisciplinary teams to support major incident investigations and policy development, as well as undertaking high quality research. Job description This vacancy is for two engineers to join our Engineering team in the Major Hazards Capability Group. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work to support HSE incident investigations, and research and testing projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces. You can expect to contribute to a diverse range of projects within the health and safety sector, especially HSE incident investigation support and, also be involved in work for other government departments and industrial clients. You will be part of a team of mechanical, electrical and gas engineers delivering experimental testing primarily in relation to incident investigations but, you will also collaborate with technical experts across many other disciplines. You will be expected to attend incident sites across Great Britain at short notice, and some overnight stays will be required. You will also contribute towards non-incident engineering safety research and testing that contributes to HSEs strategic priorities. Part-time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Person specification Your technical responsibilities will include: Supporting incident investigations, including fatalities, working with other agencies such as the Police and attending incident sites as appropriate. This will involve travel and overnight stays away from home. Supporting the development of research and testing work by assisting towards the development of work proposals and presentation of technical solutions to both technical and non-technical staff inside and outside HSE. Writing or contributing to technical reports in relation to incident, research or testing. Producing expert witness statements and, presenting expert evidence in court. We want you to be: Able to apply your knowledge and experience of engineering to delivery of incident and research work in the field of industrial health and safety engineering. Able to produce clear, high quality, accurate documents such as technical reports and witness statements that are suitable to be submitted as evidence if required. Able to clearly and concisely present information and opinion as an expert witness in court. Willing to extend your capabilities, based on your current knowledge, to areas of engineering of relevance to the team, as required (e.g. pressure systems, instrumentation, electrical control). Licences Full valid driving licence that permits you to drive within the UK. Qualifications An honours degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering subject (such as aeronautical, production, marine, or manufacturing engineering). Memberships Graduate or professional membership of your relevant professional body relating to your qualification, or the ability to progress towards membership. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Demonstrate technical competence in mechanical engineering. Demonstrate knowledge, and ideally practical experience, of mechanical testing methods and delivery of bespoke engineering or other relevant test programmes. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of pressure systems, test instrumentation, or electrical control systems. The ability to produce accurate and concise written documents, for example technical reports. Benefits Alongside your salary of £30,167, Health and Safety Executive contributes £8,739 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity We invest in our people with; Competitive rates of pay Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave Parental leave benefits As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Application Information As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications. Please note: your CV will not be scored, this is for information purposes only. Within your application form, please demonstrate the required technical skills listed in this advert using specific examples of things that you have done. Application Guidance Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/ and Success Profiles: Technical - GOV.UK https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/ Sift Information The Sift will take place during week commencing 3rd March 2025 where you will be assessed against the technical skills detailed within the job advert. Interview Information Interviews will take place in person at our Science and Research Centre, Buxton, SK17 9JN during week commencing 24th March 2025 when you will be assessed against the Behaviour and Technical skills detailed within the job advert. There will also be a problem-solving exercise in the interview. In this you will be required to apply your knowledge to a realistic scenario and demonstrate your ability to formulate solutions and/or suggest and justify options. This scenario will be assessed as part of the overall technical skills assessment. AI Tools & Platforms During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their Behaviours, CVs and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage. Sponsorship This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn. Further Information Due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK. Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply. It is the candidates responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post. If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: hr.resourcing-teamhse.gov.uk If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE. Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Dr John Allen Email : john.allenhse.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : hr.resourcing-teamhse.gov.uk Further information If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: HR.Resourcing-Teamhse.gov.uk or by writing to HSE at the following address: HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/ Attachments HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex Opens in new window (pdf, 116kB) Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn