Site HSE Advisor

GKN; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive salary & benefits

Up to 15% company bonus

Industry-leading pension

Life assurance 8x salary

Income protection

25 days holiday + bh

Flexible hours & Friday half-day

Shopping discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to strengthen HSE performance across the site. You will work with the HSE Lead to promote a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with UK legislation, and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental practices.

You will implement policies, conduct risk assessments, lead inspections, and oversee training programs. A NEBOSH General Certificate is required, with a Diploma desirable, and experience in aerospace or manufacturing is

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (aerospace preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent; Diploma desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and drive practical improvements.
• Confident in conducting investigations, audits, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Lead in delivery and leadership across site.
• Act as a visible and proactive Health and Safety presence across the manufacturing environment, championing a positive safety culture.
• Implement HSE policies, procedures, and standards; ensure statutory compliance.
• Complete, review, and maintain HSE documentation; support audits.
• Report, investigate, and manage incidents and near misses; provide timely reports on performance.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and maintain training records.
• Track HSE metrics and support site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide HSE guidance during new equipment installations and process changes.

Skills

HSE leadership

UK H&S legislation

Data analysis

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Diploma (desirable)

Job description

The Health & Safety Advisor will support the effective management, continuous improvement, and strategic development of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance across the manufacturing site. Working closely with the HSE Lead, the role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, promotes a proactive safety culture, and drives operational excellence in line with GKN Aerospace standards.

What You'll Be Doing

HSE Leadership and Support

Support the HSE Lead in delivery

Act as a visible and proactive Health and Safety presence across the manufacturing environment. Champion a positive safety culture, encouraging safe behaviours and continuous improvement.

Policy Implementation and Compliance

Implement GKN Aerospace HSE policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure full statutory compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation, aerospace industry requirements, and environmental regulations. Support the maintenance and development of site HSE certifications.

Risk Management and Documentation

Complete, review, and maintain HSE documentation. Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and hazard identification activities. Support the HSE audit function.

Incident Management and Reporting

Report, investigate, and manage all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions. Ensure root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented and verified. Provide accurate and timely reports on site HSE performance, trends, and key metrics.

Training and Competence

Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors receive appropriate HSE training. Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and targeted training sessions as required. Maintain training records and support the development of competency frameworks.

Performance Monitoring and Improvement

Track internal HSE metrics, action plans, and recordkeeping. Set and support the achievement of site HSE performance targets. Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Operational Support

Provide HSE guidance during new equipment installations, process changes, and engineering projects. Support environmental management activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (aerospace preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent; working toward Diploma desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and drive practical improvements.
• Confident in conducting investigations, audits, and risk assessments.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career., We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

• Comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Up to 15% company bonus.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll pay 1.5x your contribution (max 12%).
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• Income protection.
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday.
• Flexible working hours and half day on a Friday.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.