SHE Associate

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a SHE Associate to help foster a safe working environment. You will support the SHE function, gain expertise in Safety, Health, and Environmental practices, and contribute to significant engineering projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in high-risk environments and be pursuing or possess relevant SHE qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Employee discounts

Flexible working

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in potentially high-risk environments.
• Assist and positively influence stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement in SHE.
• Practical experience of supporting management of Health and Safety risks.

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational knowledge of SHE practices.
• Complete SHE foundation training.
• Develop role-specific competencies through structured learning.
• Assist SHE function team members in program implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of assigned activities.
• Contribute to promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Experience in high-risk environments

Ability to influence stakeholders

Compliance in SHE and wellbeing

Practical experience in Health and Safety

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice

NEBOSH or IEMA Certificate in Environment Management

Equivalent qualifications in Safety, Health, and Environment

Job description

Job title: SHE Associate

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Onsite

Salary: Circa £37,000

What you'll be doing:

• Gain foundational knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) practices within an engineering / manufacturing environment under appropriate supervision
• Complete all required SHE foundation training with guidance from supervision
• Develop role-specific competencies through structured on-the-job learning and practical experience
• Assist SHE function team members in the implementation of safety, health and environmental programs
• Undertake selected tasks typically performed by higher graded SHE roles as part of professional development and preparation for increased responsibilities
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of assigned activities, providing regular updates and reports to relevant stakeholders, including supervisory personnel
• Contribute to the development and promotion of a strong safety culture within the Submarines business, actively supporting the SHE improvement programme

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of working in potentially high-risk environments / and or demonstrate transferrable skills and experience
• Assist and positively influence stakeholders in their planning, management, monitoring, investigation and assurance activities
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement in SHE and wellbeing
• Practical experience of supporting management of Health and Safety risks and / or processes in a high-risk environment

The role holder is required to gain one or more of the following QCF / NQF level 3 qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice
• NEBOSH or IEMA Certificate in Environment Management
• Equivalent qualifications in Safety, Health and / or Environment subject

Desirable:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Audit and investigation skills

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The SHE Team:

This position is designed to support the development of individuals entering the Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) profession, particularly those with transferrable skills seeking to progress into SHE Advisor roles. As a SHE Associate, you will play a vital role in promoting and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, contributing to on the UK's most advanced engineering programmes - the construction and delivery of Nuclear Submarines. You'll gain valuable experience while providing professional SHE advice in a highly regulated and technical complex setting. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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