HSE Advisor

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Scotland is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to enhance health and safety standards across its operations. You will support HSE matters, manage databases, and conduct site inspections. A NEBOSH qualification is essential, with opportunities for hybrid working and an extensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support and advice

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Flexible working options

Annual budget for tailored perks

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HSE improvements.
• Knowledge of ISO Management Systems ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001.
• Experience in auditing HSE management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide on various HSE matters.
• Manage risk and COSHH assessment databases.
• Carry out regular site safety inspections.

Skills

HSE improvements

Safety culture development

Good analytical skills

Computer literacy - MS Office

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NEBOSH General

NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ level 6 (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a self-starter to join the established HSE Team in Edinburgh. You will be working as part of a small team assessing the existing policies, processes, and systems of work to ensure that Leonardo’s service meets the Customer’s needs, is in line with Leonardo’s policies and processes. The areas of the role include investigation and assessment as well as training, support services, and health, safety & environment.

The job is very varied and a wide range of skills is expected. Working as support to the HSE Manager Edinburgh you will:

• Support and guide on various HSE matters
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the sites, promoting the development of a positive culture and best practice
• Deliver continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environmental standards and practices.

The role will involve occasional planned travel to other sites as part of business and team familiarisation and team development.

Responsibilities

• The HSE Advisor will be required to run and manage;
• The Risk & COSHH assessment databases
• Reviewing the incident management system and incident investigation
• Contractor and Visitor Inductions
• Internal HSE auditing on all three standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 50001)
• Balanced Scorecard (BSC) reporting
• HSE Representatives meetings preparation & minutes
• Update emergency preparedness arrangements & training
• Document reviews
• Energy monitoring & record keeping
• Waste monitoring & record keeping
• Ensure that the HSE notice board is kept up to date.
• Lead on HSE projects as assigned by the HSE Manager.
• Carry out regular site safety inspections
• Occasional involvement in LEUK wide projects

What you’ll bring

• Proven track record of delivering HSE improvements
• Knowledge of ISO Management System ISO 14001,45001 and 50001
• Experience of running/auditing HSE management systems
• Understanding of safety culture development.
• NEBOSH General as a minimum, ideally working towards NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ level 6
• Self-starter/able to work on own initiative
• Good at working with people at all levels
• Computer literate, with good understanding of MS Office packages
• Good analytical skills
• Resilience, ability to work under pressure

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite