Background
As architects of meaningful change, we guide industries forward by developing world-class products and holistic, scalable solutions that harness our expertise in telemetry, control and analytics and electrification.
We work with pioneers and visionaries who share our ambition to win. The output is high-performance design of products and processes across the automotive, motorsport and transport industries.
You won’t believe what we get to work on.
Purpose of the Role
The role is responsible for leading the day-to-day HSE function including the management of all aspects of HSE within McLaren Applied, and positively influencing the creation of a proactive HSE strategy & culture throughout all aspects of the business.
The role has the principle purpose of ensuring full compliance with applicable HSE legislation, along with the consistent application, by all staff, of HSE management systems and safe working practices derived from risk assessment.
Principal Accountabilities
- Support the creation of the HSE strategy for Applied.
- Ensure HSE management is effectively managed by local teams across all global McLaren Applied facilities.
- Work with line managers to provide the necessary support for them to ensure the H&S of their staff operating within in-house production locations, as well as remote customer and supplier support operations.
- Ensure line managers are equipped to manage the HSE operations of Field Track Support Engineers operating at global venues, including race and test events.
- Continuously improving the Health, Safety & Environmental culture within Applied through the continual engagement of business leaders and key stakeholders.
- Engaging with all staff, functions and the Exec in creating a culture of consistent compliance and improvement in Applied’s approach to HSE
- Working closely with Facilities management to ensure the maintenance of safe and efficient working facilities.
- Working closely with the Legal and Compliance team in designing, maintaining & improving a documented management system that ensures consistent and effective application of Health & Safety and Environmental processes.
- The identification of applicable legislation for Applied’s operations.
- Ensuring McLaren Applied maintains compliance with all related legislation.
- Reviewing new and amended HSE legislation and communicating changes and implementing enhancements to management systems accordingly.
- Provide HSE support on all matters relating to company policies and their compliance to all functions within the business.
- Provide applicable HSE training & support to all levels of the organisation.
- Co-ordinate all relevant H&S training required within the company i.e., Manual Handling, Fire Marshalls, First Aid, DSE, including the coordination and planning with external training providers.
- Ensure the effective delivery of the HSE section of the new starter induction process in conjunction with the HR team.
- Work closely with Group HSE functions to ensure Applied maintains consistent alignment with McLaren Group policies.
- Conducting routine audits of HSE systems to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Support the day to day application of HSE systems including all processes, procedures, risk assessments, etc.
- Maintain records such as Aspect & Impacts, H&S/Environmental Legal register, chemicals register, risk assessments.
- Monitoring the accidents, incidents, near miss, reporting system including ensuring completion of accident & incident investigations and reporting.
- Ensure all chemicals used in Applied are procured using the correct process and COSHH data sheets and risk assessments associated with chemical use are complete.
- Ensure accurate publishing of all QHS policies and information on company notice boards and Intranet.
- Reporting of HSE KPIs and related communications.
- Timely escalation of critical HSE issues to senior management.
- Supporting external and customer audits.
- Liaison with external authorities including the Health & safety Executive and local authorities.
- Facilitation of external visits and inspections.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate in H&S management.
- Experience in the application of ISO 45001 H&S Management systems.
- Experience in the application of ISO 14001 Environmental Management systems.
- Experienced in the planning and application of risk assessment and delivery of safe systems of work applied to the use of high voltage electrical systems.
- Experience in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office.
- Experience of similar office based and Manufacturing industries.
- Experience working with Facilities management.
- Adaptability in working with international legislation and guidance.
Desirable:
- NEBOSH Diploma.
- Knowledge of High Voltage electrical applications.
- Internal Auditor qualification & experience.
- IEMA certificate in Environmental management.
What we can offer you
In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.
At McLaren Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
- Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
- Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
- Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
- Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
- Opportunity to join the McLaren Applied Pension Plan
- Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
- Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
- Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.
Our values
OWNERSHIP
OPENNESS
BRAVERY
INGENUITY
HUMILITY
McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.
