Security & Emergency Preparedness Advisor
1 day ago
Stevenston
Security & Emergency Preparedness Advisor Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence, and key commercial customers. We’re looking for a Security & Emergency Preparedness Advisor to join our HSE team at Ardeer, reporting to the HSE Manager. This is a key role in managing the day-to-day fire management and security operations at Ardeer, ensuring that the site has suitable and sufficient controls to prevent fire and maintain resilience against any physical security threats. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, manage, and provide expert specialist security and emergency preparedness advice for the business., • Lead and coordinate training for Emergency Response Teams (ERTs)., • Develop, maintain, and implement emergency plans to ensure a consistent and coordinated response system., • Provide effective physical security practices for a high-hazard manufacturing facility., • Develop security plans in line with relevant legislation and guidance., • Manage the physical security operation at Ardeer, including the Security Officer team and interface with contractors., • Assist the DGSA on transportation of hazardous materials entering and leaving the site., • Implement Chemring Group Security Standards across Ardeer operations., • Develop and enforce physical security standards, procedures, and risk assessments., • Maintain security logs, documentation, and prepare regular security reports., • Conduct security inspections, audits, and general monitoring to ensure compliance., • Ensure compliance with the security provisions in the Explosives Regulations 2014 (L151)., • Support the development of ERT processes and COMAH emergency planning with Local Resilience Partnerships., • Maintain an upward briefing and coordination system for strategic, tactical, and operational support., • Lead investigations into physical security incidents and recommend corrective actions., • Conduct fire risk assessments, develop fire plans, and liaise with local fire services., • Train fire wardens and staff in fire prevention, evacuation drills, and fire management assurance processes., • Arrange regular fire alarm tests and site-wide fire drills. Qualifications & Experience: • Qualification with Security Institute – BTEC Level 3 Security Management., • Knowledge of The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006., • Experience in security, logistics, or defence environments., • Proven supervisory experience., • NEBOSH Certificate – Fire & Risk Management (or equivalent). The Ideal Candidate: • Personally committed to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards., • Strong bias for action to identify potential problems and coordinate resolutions proactively., • Continually seeks and implements new ideas that deliver business benefit., • Ability to lead, build, and develop effective relationships, instilling a strong Security Culture., • Strong IT, communication, and team-working skills., • Knowledge of company policies and procedures to ensure site and company compliance. Benefits: In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, employee assistance programmes, and a range of flexible benefits such as Cycle2Work and employee discounts. If you’re ready to play a key role in maintaining Ardeer’s security and emergency preparedness and to shape a strong safety and security culture, we’d love to hear from you!