Electrical Safety Specialist

The opportunity:

At Leonardo, we are looking for an Electrical Safety Specialist. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

In this role, you will work within our Engineering Team to support the management aspects relating to Electrical Safety. As an Electrical Safety Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team who provide a business support service including advice and guidance to Leonardo's Edinburgh & Newcastle business operations and functions, to ensure the business remains compliant with UK and other relevant laws and regulations.

The role may involve some national travel and possibly international travel.

What you’ll do as an Electrical Safety Specialist

• Support risk assessments undertaken by the company, when requested, by providing subject matter expertise to ensure that sources of risk have been identified and assessed, and measures identified for preventing (or controlling) such risk and for demonstrating statutory compliance.
• Review and approve General Risk Assessments (GRAs) as Specialist Reviewer
• Provide subject related advice as required.
• Support the Health Safety & Environment Team in the investigation of relevant incidents.
• Support audits (both external and internal) as required, which will be pre-arranged.
• Advise on what statutory records are to be maintained in accordance with legal and Company requirements.
• Support in the review and maintenance of the associated in-house electrical safety documents
• Lead site Electrical Safety Committee meetings, preparation, maintenance and delivery of electrical safety training.
• This role is limited to occupational safety, rather than product safety.

We would like to hear from you if you have a combination of the following:

• Chartered Engineer and/or Degree with relevant experience in electrical/electronic engineering
• A comprehensive knowledge of subject specific/relevant hazards, controls and best practice.
• A detailed understanding of subject specific applicable legislation (e.g. EAWR)
• A detailed understanding of general workplace safety legislation (e.g. HSWA, PUWER)
• A detailed understanding of standards for equipment designed to be used in laboratories (e.g. BS EN61010-1)
• Necessary/ practical experience with electrical safety

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid