Low Carbon Trainee

Safran; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Safran Burnley is seeking a Low Carbon Trainee to develop in energy management and carbon reduction. This 2-year fixed term, hybrid role focuses on hands-on sustainability projects and data-driven improvements across the site.

You will gain practical experience, funded training, and an apprenticeship pathway, working with experienced professionals to deliver meaningful climate action and energy efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainability and energy management.
• Strong data interpretation and reporting skills.
• Good communication with stakeholders.
• Basic project management interest or experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor energy consumption and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support carbon reduction projects and environmental performance.
• Collect and report energy data using company systems.
• Assist with energy saving opportunities and improvement initiatives.
• Help deliver climate action and carbon reduction plans.
• Assist with audits and documentation.
• Prepare reports for sustainability meetings.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and business cases.
• Gain exposure to energy management standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Low Carbon Trainee
Location: Burnley
2-year fixed term contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid
We're looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and keen to build a career in energy management and carbon reduction. This is a development opportunity, so we're more interested in your potential, attitude, and willingness to learn than extensive industry experience.

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

About Safran Nacelles:

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

As a Low Carbon Trainee, you'll help drive Safran's sustainability journey and support projects that reduce energy use and carbon emissions across the site. You'll gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.

In this role, you will:

• Help monitor and analyse the site's energy consumption and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support projects that reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental performance.
• Collect, review and report sustainability and energy data using company systems and reporting tools.
• Work with colleagues across the business to identify energy-saving opportunities and support improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the delivery of climate action and carbon reduction plans.
• Support the management of environmental and energy performance indicators.
• Help prepare reports and presentations for business reviews and sustainability meetings.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities, ensuring accurate records and documentation are maintained.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and business cases for future sustainability projects.
• Gain exposure to internationally recognised energy management standards and best practices.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in sustainability, energy management and carbon reduction.
• Involvement in real environmental improvement projects.
• Exposure to project management and business reporting.
• Funded training and apprenticeship opportunities.
• A career pathway into Sustainability, Energy Management, Environmental Management or Net Zero programmes.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• An interest in sustainability, energy management, environmental performance, or carbon reduction.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, summarise, and present data.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic project management skills or an interest in managing projects.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Experience gained through education, work placements, volunteering, apprenticeships, or employment within sustainability, environmental, or energy-related activities.
• Experience working with data, reporting, or performance metrics.
• Awareness of environmental challenges and a desire to contribute to climate change solutions.

The successful candidate will receive training and support, including opportunities to complete:

• Energy Management Fundamentals for System Operators (Schneider)
• Climate Fresk Certification
• Energy Managers Association qualifications
• Energy Management Professional Certification
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) pathway
• Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship
• Level 7 Sustainability Business Specialist Degree Apprenticeship