Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location HSE Science and Research Centre, Harpur Hill, Buxton About the job Job summary At HSE, our mission is protecting people and places and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives. Our work touches virtually every sector of Great Britains industries. We dont just inspect workplaces and investigate incidents, we campaign for better H&S practice, we craft and review policy, 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 protecting people and places. Combining specialists from numerous fields, we strive to keep people and their working and home environments safe. 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, and 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 photographic and analytical services. This breadth of expertise underpins our strength in creating multidisciplinary teams to support HSEs work on major incident investigations and policy and regulatory development, as well as undertaking high quality research. We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join the Technical Support Team. This exciting opportunity will be based at the HSE Science and Research Centre, our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire. The Technical Support Team is part of the Major Hazards Group in the Science Division of HSE. The Major Hazards Group has several teams of scientists and engineers in areas including fire and explosions, hazardous materials, mechanical engineering, and materials science. These teams work on research relating to the safety of new technologies such as green energy and batteries, as well as investigating incidents. The team supports the group and the wider HSE in a range of ways including building test equipment for research projects and incident investigations, and collecting and managing evidence from incident sites. This makes the job varied and interesting. 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. Job description Key Responsibilities You will work within the Technical Support Team supporting the work of the team and the wider Major Hazards Group to enable them to deliver their research and incident investigations. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will provide a range of support including: Manufacturing, assembling and modifying bespoke test equipment at our Buxton-based Science and Research Centre. This will involve working closing with the scientific teams. Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of facilities including taking responsibility for a relevant work area. Supporting the safety of the team by contributing to the writing of safety-related documents such as risk assessments. Collection and escorting of materials relating to industrial incidents from across Great Britain. This will involve driving cars/vans to locations across Great Britain to collect and/or deliver evidence that may be used as part of a criminal investigation. This will require travel and overnight stays (approximately 2-3 times per month) and taking responsibility for maintaining the chain of custody of evidence including keeping accurate records. The role will require you to work with a wide range of people inside and outside of HSE including scientists, engineers, HSE Inspectors and project managers. Consequently, you will have good interpersonal skills so that you can build effective relationships quickly. Person specification Essential Skills and Criteria Your application should demonstrate how you meet the following: Practical experience in one or more of the following areas: joinery, carpentry, machining (CNC and manual), or fabrication/welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to interact professionally and constructively with your team and their customers using both written and verbal communication. The ability to plan, organise, and prioritise your work effectively. Ability to use IT, including Microsoft Office/Microsoft365 and the ability to learn to use bespoke databases. The ability to work well independently and within a team. The ability to work constructively towards to your own personal and professional development. A willingness to work in a range of environments including outdoors, warehouse, workshops, and within an office environment. Licences A full driving licence that permits driving within the UK is required. Qualifications Level 2 Qualifications e.g., GCSEs, including Maths, Science and English at grades A-C or 9-4 Level 3 qualification in a manufacturing discipline such as joinery, carpentry, machining, fabrication, or welding. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Delivering at Pace 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, Strengths and Experience. Application Information As part of your application, you will be asked to complete an anonymised CV detailing your experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. You will also be asked to complete a Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words, that demonstrates how you meet the essential skills and criteria in the person specification. Application Guidance Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a personal statement https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/ Sift information The sift will take place during week commencing 3rd of February 2025 where you will be assessed on your CV and your Personal Statement. Interview information Interviews will take place in person in our Buxton office during week commencing 17th of February 2025 where you will be assessed against strengths and the behaviours detailed within the job advert. These dates may be subject to change. 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 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. 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 : Seb Spain Email : seb.spainhse.gov.uk Telephone : 02030282178 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, 106kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail