Site HSE Advisor: Safety Leadership & Compliance

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

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