Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.

35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Site HSE Advisor supports the management and development of Health, Safety and Environment for the site. This includes operational controls, regulatory requirements and goals to attain best in class.

They will lead and embrace GKN business, environment and cultural values.

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.
• Support Health and Safety and Environmental site certifications as required.
• Support the HSE Audit function.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Health, Safety and Environment, plus 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, required.

In lieu of a degree with an HSE focus, an additional 3 years of related experience is required.

• 3 years of experience with national and local HSE requirements, as well as experience with of ISO certifications (14001, 50001, 45001), required.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and / or SSA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• GKN experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate a message, idea, or information clearly to an audience through practiced presentation skills.
• Must have a strong focus on teamwork, being able to develop and manage positive relationships with colleauges as well as internal and external customers.
• HSE qualification at certificate level (NEBOSH certificate or equivalent) within appropriate discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• Good communication and people skills, with ability to lead and influence.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Tech IOSH or equivalent.
• Problem solving and investigation skills.

Compensation Range

The Compensation range for this position is between $80,000 - $90,000.

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.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Last updated : 2024-05-25