Health & Safety Advisor

Ready to make a real impact on safety and compliance? Join us as an HSE Advisor and help shape a strong, proactive safety culture across our aviation operations.

What You'll Do

As an HSE Advisor, you'll take the lead in developing, implementing, and managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems that keep our people safe and our organisation compliant. You'll ensure adherence to legislation, champion best practice, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of the business.

From conducting risk assessments and safety audits to supporting training and emergency response planning, you'll play a key role in maintaining the highest safety standards across our operations.

If you're passionate about safety and want to help shape a workplace where everyone goes home safe every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Office Hours:8am - 4.30pm

• Monitor, evaluate, and review new and existing Health & Safety legislation to ensure compliance
• Develop, implement, and update HSE procedures and safe systems of work
• Create and manage Health & Safety action plans, ensuring timely implementation
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain the organisational risk profile
• Ensure all site equipment meets current Health & Safety regulations
• Assist with fire risk assessments and emergency response planning
• Investigate and record accidents, incidents, and near-misses
• Lead safety audits and inspections, identifying and resolving potential hazards
• Provide training and guidance to employees on HSE best practices
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on HSE compliance and performance
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience within an aviation engineering environment is advantageous (training provided)
• Eligibility to obtain and hold an airside security pass (basic DBS check required)

Desirables

• Previous experience within an aviation environment is desirable.
• Awareness of aviation safety management systems an advantage
• Supervisory experience desirable

WASL offers a comprehensive benefit packageto its eligible employees. This includes:

• Competitive salaries, company bonus's, flexible working
• 33 days annual leave including UK bank holidays, holiday buy & sell scheme
• Health & wellbeing support, company pension, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, retail discounts, referral bonus, death in service and more.

Willis Aviation Services Limited are part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a pioneer and provider of global aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides base maintenance, return to service, aircraft disassembly, short and long term aircraft storage, and ground and cargo handling services.

At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual's contribution and make employment decisions based on job-related criteria such as qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role.

These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you're ready to make a difference in aviation, apply today.

WASL does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate submissions from agencies. All unsolicited profiles will be treated as the property of WASL, and no fees will be paid.

This applies to any CVs sent directly to employees or managers without prior agreement with our internal Talent Acquisition team.