Health and Safety Advisor

British Airways; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support compliance within the Engineering division. This role requires expertise in health and safety legislation and policies to ensure a safe working environment for staff and contractors. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH General Certificate along with extensive experience in complex engineering environments. The position offers unique staff travel benefits, encouraging personal development across the organization.

Benefits

Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets

Discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of providing Health and Safety assurance in a complex engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with the current legislation, corporate and engineering policy.
• Establishes an active network with the H&S coordinators, trade union safety reps and line managers.
• Provides health, safety, and environmental expertise throughout the area.
• Carries out audits, training, and investigations in support of the business Safety Management System.
• Reviews legislation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communicator, written and verbal

Strong influencing and decision‑making skills

Investigation and problem‑solving skills

Project management experience

Application of H&S practices and legislation

Excellent working knowledge of H&S legislation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Part 145 Awareness Course

Job description

Let your Originality soar.

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role: Health and Safety Advisor

An opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Advisor to work within the Compliance Team at BAMG. The role is required to provide health and safety support on all development initiatives and projects. The Health and Safety Advisor will be an authority on occupational health and safety in order to provide a safe and secure place of work for Engineering staff, contractors and visitors across BAMG. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with current legislation and regulatory requirements through the implementation of health and safety policies.

What you’ll do:

• Ensures compliance with the current legislation, corporate and engineering policy with respect to Health Safety.
• Establishes an active network with the H&S coordinators, trade union safety reps and line managers to offer practical advice and mentorship to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy.
• Provides health, safety, and environmental expertise throughout the area on developmental initiatives and projects.
• Carries out audits, training, and investigations in support of the business Safety Management System.
• Reviews legislation and regulatory requirements and assists managers and colleagues to maintain compliance.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Strong communicator, written and verbal.
• Strong influencing and decision‑making skills with internal & external collaborators.
• Investigation and problem‑solving skills.
• Project management experience.
• Application of H&S practices and legislation.
• Excellent working knowledge of H&S legislation.

Your experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (essential)
• Extensive experience of providing Health and Safety assurance in a complex engineering environment (essential)
• A Part 145 Awareness Course (desirable)

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways, you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people too either.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.

Sponsorship

At the moment, British Airways Maintenance Glasgow is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.