Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Industrial Placement

Profils; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company performance bonus

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Training, development and career prog.

Job summary

Safran in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Industrial Placement. Based at our Wolverhampton Actuation Systems HQ, you’ll contribute to a safe, compliant and sustainable manufacturing environment during a 12-month placement starting July 2027.

You’ll gain exposure to workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance and continuous improvement projects, building practical HSE knowledge for a future career in

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a degree in a related discipline (OH&S, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Manufacturing).
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude with a genuine interest in safety and sustainability.
• Understanding of UK health and safety legislation or environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience using Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the site's Health & Safety Management System.
• Assist with workplace inspections, safety audits and compliance activities.
• Participate in risk assessments and review control measures.
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor corrective actions and support follow-up activities.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and sustainability initiatives.
• Help maintain HSE records, documentation and performance data.
• Support internal audits and management system activities.
• Analyse HSE performance data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to employee engagement, awareness campaigns and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

UK health and safety legislation

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Industrial Placement

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering

Job title

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Industrial Placement

Employment type

Internship / Student

12 Months

Professional category

Student

Full-time

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Industrial Placement

Start Date: July 2027

Safran - Here, We Craft Excellence Together

Safran is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space, designing and supporting innovative technologies that shape the future of aviation.

As an HSE Industrial Placement student, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience within a complex aerospace manufacturing environment, helping to support our commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme
• Training, development and career progression opportunities

About the Role

Based at our Actuation Systems headquarters in Wolverhampton, you'll join our Health, Safety & Environment team and play an active role in maintaining a safe, compliant and sustainable workplace.

During your 12-month placement, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of HSE activities including workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects. You'll work closely with operational teams, supervisors and managers across the business to help drive positive safety and environmental outcomes.

This placement provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical HSE knowledge, gain industry experience and build the foundations for a future career in health, safety and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the site's Health & Safety Management System.
• Assist with workplace inspections, safety audits and compliance activities.
• Participate in risk assessments and review control measures.
• Support accident, incident and near‑miss investigations.
• Monitor corrective actions and support follow‑up activities.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and sustainability initiatives.
• Help maintain HSE records, documentation and performance data.
• Support internal audits and management system activities.
• Analyse HSE performance data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to employee engagement, awareness campaigns and continuous improvement projects.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

What's in It for You?

• Hands‑on experience within a world‑class aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of health, safety, environmental and sustainability activities.
• Dedicated support, mentoring and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful improvement projects.
• Experience working with recognised HSE management systems and industry best practices.
• Valuable experience to support a future career in HSE.

Candidate Requirements

• On track to achieve a degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in health, safety, environmental management and sustainability.
• Understanding of UK health and safety legislation or environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis or previous exposure to a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Inclusion & Belonging at Safran

We recognise that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.

We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome discussions about any reasonable adjustments that may help you participate fully.

We celebrate diversity and believe our differences help drive innovation, collaboration and success.

Get Involved

You can also become part of our wider Safran community through initiatives including:

• Diversity at Safran
• Charity Partnerships

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace while building a rewarding career with Safran.

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's \"\"World's Best Companies 2025\"\" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defence is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.