Britannia Fire expands team with appointment of Phil Hodge as H&S Manager

Britannia Fire is further strengthening its team with the appointment of Phil Hodge. Phil joins as Health and Safety Manager as demand for Britannia Fire’s composite fire extinguishers grows exponentially and it expands its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norfolk, UK.

Phil is a qualified health and safety professional experienced in delivering health and safety excellence within manufacturing environments, implementing and managing ISO systems, and leading sustainability initiatives to reduce waste and carbon emissions.

Phil spent 12 years as an explosives and weapons technician in the RAF, overseeing health and safety in this extremely hazardous environment and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations. He’s joins Britannia Fire from MSI-Defence Systems Ltd where he played a key role in creating a strong safety culture across two sites of more than 200 employees, embedding recognised best-practice standards and ensuring continuous improvement.

In his new role at Britannia Fire, Phil will be responsible for health, safety, and compliance, and will be supporting the company in meeting its ambitious environmental targets. He comments:

“I have worked for 20 years in some of the most challenging and hazardous environments, and I bring a huge amount of knowledge and experience to Britannia Fire at a time of rapid business expansion and transformation. As well as ensuring operational safety and compliance, I will be implementing IS0 14001 systems across the business and building on the great work the team has already done to reduce its environmental impact.

“With a PFAS ban expected to be announced early next year, I will also ensure that these ‘forever chemicals’ are disposed of correctly and responsibly.”

Managing Director of Britannia Fire, Andy Spence comments:

“We are thrilled to welcome Phil to Britannia at an exciting time for the business when we are rapidly expanding and demand is increasing. His expertise and commitment to a safe and healthy workplace will be invaluable as we continue to prioritise sustainability and the well-being of our team and uphold the highest safety standards. He joins our business as we work towards ISO 14001 accreditation and prepare for a potential ban on PFAS. ”

Britannia Fire’s innovative P50 composite fire extinguisher range is globally renowned as a multi-purpose, corrosion resistant alternative to traditional metal extinguishers. PFAS free, fully recyclable and lasting 20-years, P50 fire extinguishers help customers meet sustainability targets. With servicing required every decade rather than every year, customers also benefit from huge time and cost-savings.