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.