Site HSE Advisor

GKN Aerospace reimagines air travel, operating 16,000 employees across 33 sites in 12 countries. We serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved £3.35bn in sales in 2023.

The Health & Safety Advisor will support the effective management, continuous improvement, and strategic development of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance across the manufacturing site. Working closely with the HSE Lead, the role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, promotes a proactive safety culture, and drives operational excellence in line with GKN Aerospace standards.

This is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract.

• Support the HSE Lead in delivery.
• Act as a visible and proactive health and safety presence across the manufacturing environment.
• Champion a positive safety culture, encouraging safe behaviours and continuous improvement.

• Implement GKN Aerospace HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure full statutory compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation, aerospace industry requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Support the maintenance and development of site HSE certifications.

• Complete, review, and maintain HSE documentation.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and hazard identification activities.
• Support the HSE audit function.

• Report, investigate, and manage all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Provide accurate and timely reports on site HSE performance, trends, and key metrics.

• Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors receive appropriate HSE training.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and targeted training sessions as required.
• Maintain training records and support the development of competency frameworks.

• Track internal HSE metrics, action plans, and record‑keeping.
• Set and support the achievement of site HSE performance targets.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• Provide HSE guidance during new equipment installations, process changes, and engineering projects.
• Support environmental management activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (aerospace preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent; working toward Diploma desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and drive practical improvements.
• Confident in conducting investigations, audits, and risk assessments.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Industry-leading pension scheme – we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis.
• Up to 15% company bonus, both individual and company performance related.
• Life assurance 8x salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours, including the ability to finish at 12 noon on a Friday.
• Income protection.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Virtual GP clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are core to our success and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.