EHS Advisor M/F

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-technology group in Wolverhampton seeks an EHS Advisor responsible for implementing and improving the EHS Management System. The role includes providing guidance on health, safety, and environmental matters and supporting compliance efforts. Candidates must have a NEBOSH General Certificate and at least 3 years of EHS experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an EHS-related role.
• Understanding of UK EHS regulations and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve the EHS Management System.
• Lead EHS programmes to enhance health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Support operational teams in developing a positive EHS culture.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of UK EHS regulations

Experience in high-risk environments

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

CITB or IOSH Managing Safely

Membership of Tech IOSH or Grad IOSH

Job description

Overview

As an EHS Advisor, you will be responsible for guiding and ensuring adherence to the successful implementation of the EHS Management System and all legal, policy, and procedural requirements. This role plays a key part in embedding a proactive health, safety, and environmental culture across the business. You will drive compliance and continuous improvement by implementing, reviewing, and auditing EHS systems and programmes, providing technical advice, training, and guidance to operational teams while supporting incident investigations, risk reduction, and legal compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Implement, review, and improve the EHS Management System in line with corporate and legislative requirements.
• Lead or contribute to EHS programmes that enhance health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Participate in internal and external audits (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 50001, compliance audits).
• Support the site in meeting local regulatory obligations and corporate standards.
• Act as a point of contact for regulatory bodies and contribute to audit readiness.
• Provide EHS‑related information, instruction, training, and supervision to employees and management.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and business continuity assessments.
• Assist in incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), ensuring effective case management through the incident management system.
• Report and monitor site‑level EHS metrics and ensure closure of corrective actions.
• Organise and deliver training in line with the annual training plan.
• Support operational teams in developing a positive EHS culture.
• Offer expert guidance to the business on EHS topics and emerging risks.
• Confidently intervene or escape issues when appropriate to reduce risk of harm or damage (e.g. Lock Out Tag Out – LOTO procedures with WED support).

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or actively working towards it.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an EHS‑related role.
• Understanding of UK EHS regulations and management systems.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma, CITB, or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Membership of Tech IOSH or Grad IOSH.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar high‑risk environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company performance bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• Comprehensive health cash plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits programme: buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, maternity/adoption leave up to 52 weeks (first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 weeks at 50% basic pay), paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter leave 4 weeks full pay.
• Structured training and opportunities to progress.

About Safran

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. With a global presence, 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, Safran holds world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.