GKN Aerospace
Site HSE Advisor
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GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HSE advisor at the Global Technology Centre UK (GTC-UK) based in Patchway. The successful candidate will support the site HSE Lead in ensuring that the GTC-UK is operationally compliant with all GKN’s HSE policies and procedures along with current legislation.
The role involves working on a varied portfolio of projects across multiple disciplines so a flexible and dynamic approach is essential. This role will also offer the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their skills and knowledge through working on cutting edge technology & engineering projects by supporting the projects through machinery installations, development activities and operational process control.
The role is ideally suited to a candidate with a pro-active, ‘can do’ and flexible approach to work. The role will also offer the opportunity for the candidate to support the implementation of industry recognised accreditations at the Global Technology Centre.
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The Site HSE Advisor will contribute to the following:
- Support the HSE Lead as directed with day to day operational activities and specific project related tasks
- Implement GKN Aerospace HSE policies and procedures throughout the site
- Complete and maintain required HSE documentation including risk assessments and CoSHH 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.
- Working with the technology teams and equipment suppliers, ensure that all relevant GKN HSE requirements are captured in the respective GTC equipment specifications.
- Ensure employees are trained and competent in relation to HSE.
- Ensure statutory compliance of the site.
- Support Health and Safety and Environmental site certifications as required.
- Support the HSE Audit function.
What You'll Bring
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential Skills:
- HSE qualification at certificate level (NEBOSH certificate or equivalent) within appropriate discipline.
- Experience in Health, Safety and Environment, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of industry, national and local HSE requirements.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with ability to lead and influence.
- Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable Skills:
- Understanding of ISO certifications (14001, 50001, 45001).
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
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- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 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
- Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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