Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Job Title: Explosives Safety Officer Location: Glasgow Role: Full Time Hours: 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week OME has a fantastic opportunity for an Explosives Safety Officer to manage all onsite explosives processing and safety at Thales OME Glasgow. You will manage the explosive stock account whilst ensuring all company safety procedures are followed and all on-site explosive processing remains within the requirements of the HSE driven Explosive Regulations 2014. As the Explosives Safety Officer, you will have exposure across all key functions in Glasgow interfacing with various internal departments and external bodies such as our customers, HSE and Police Scotland. Primary Purpose of the Role: You will be directly responsible for managing all Health & Safety matters related to explosive processing whilst providing explosive safety and technical advice to the Glasgow manufacturing department as required. A highly safety focussed individual is sought for. You will also manage the explosive stock account and oversee all onsite explosive processing whilst ensuring compliance with local and external policy. To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate that you can work independently as well as part of a wider team. You will have a lot of self-motivation and you will thrive working in a highly safety conscious explosives environment where you are trusted to deliver. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring all explosive facilities in Glasgow continue to be fit for purpose and meet the required safety standards. Ensure on site explosive processing complies with the HSE Guidelines as set out in the Explosives Regulations 2014. Manage the explosive stock account – ensuring explosive licence limits and explosive quantities are within HSE allocated limits. Responsible person for the receipt and dispatch of explosives from Glasgow Explosive stock-taking – Reconciling the explosive stock account – physical count of explosives then comparing the findings against explosive logbooks and the company’s MRP System. Conduct explosive safety audits and implement any corrective actions Provide explosive safety and explosive technical advice to the Glasgow manufacturing department. Manage the Explosive Risk Register, keeping under constant review. Conduct all COSSHH and Risk assessments relating to explosive activities and keep under review Oversee the explosive disposal process conducted in Glasgow Document any future Health & Safety requirements Provide training and safety certification for explosive workers/handlers on product and safety Be part of the Glasgow health & safety committee and attend regular meeting, representing explosive safety as the subject matter expert (SME) Skills and Experience: The successful candidate must have previous experience working within an explosives environment and have an understanding of explosive safety, hazards, effects and compatibility. Have some form of recognised explosives safety or explosives certification. An understanding of HSE Guidelines set out in the Explosive Regulations 2014 and policy documents L150 (Safety Provisions) and L151 (Security Provisions). Previous experience of managing explosive safety or safety management and the ability to write safety policy. Ability to conduct COSHH and Risk assessments. Be able to conduct safety audits and propose remedial actions as necessary to ensure compliance with local and external safety policy. Be able to provide safety and technical advice for all explosives held in Glasgow and in the unlikely event of an explosive incident, manage the situation and carry out all follow up actions In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!