Hse Advisor

About GKN Aerospace
A Truly Global Business

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050

Making a Difference

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
Job Summary
The HSE Advisor will be based at our Luton site supporting our Defence and Civil Business lines whilst reporting to the HSE Manager, the role will require flexibility for quarterly travel to our other UK sites for audits and there is flexibility to work from home for up to 1 day per week dependent on the needs of the business. The HSE Advisor you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining GKN Aerospace HSE policies and procedures as well as collaborating with the leadership teams to embed a positive safety, environment and sustainable culture throughout the site making appropriate use of GKN principles. The role requires working closely with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of risk assessments, provide recommendations and follow through action plans to completion, the incumbent will provide technical HSE advice, guidance and assurance to ensure statutory compliance along with structured recordkeeping.

Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 400+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, canteen, vending machines and showers.
Job Responsibilities

Support the HSE Lead

Implement GKN Aerospace HSE policies and procedures throughout the site

Complete and maintain required HSE documentation including risk assessments

Report and manage all incidents on HSE data collection system

Provide reports as required on site HSE performance

Ensure accurate and complete tracking of internal HSE metrics, plans, recordkeeping and corrective actions

Ensure employees are trained and competent in relation to HSE

Ensure statutory compliance of the site

Set targets for site HSE performance

Support Health and Safety and Environmental site certifications as required

Support the HSE Audit function

How You'll Contribute

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
**Essential**:
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification

Significant Health, Safety and Environmental experience gained from a manufacturing or engineering environment

Experience of working to certifications such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 or 50001

**Desirable**:
Tech IOSH or AIEMA membership

Aerospace industry experience

Experience of working to Lean Manufacturing principles

Experience of investigating accidents, incidents or near misses

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The HSE Advisor will have excellent communication, presentation and problem solving skills as well as the ability to lead and influence.
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
£33,000 to £49,000 per annum dependent on experience

Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus

Hybrid working - giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working

Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis

Life Assurance 8 x salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a