Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Leader will manage and develop Health, Safety and Environment for the site.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, champion and deploy the GKN Aerospace HSE policies and procedures throughout the site • Develop and implement the site HSE CI plan to meet the objectives for site, Region and GKN Aerospace • Report and manage all incidents with appropriate agencies and GKN Aerospace • Ensure statutory compliance of the site • Set targets for site HSE performance • Provide reports as required on site HSE performance • Manage Risk Assessment activities at the site, identifying hazards and aspects • Support Health and Safety and Environmental site certifications as required • Ensure employees are trained and competent in relation to HSE

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree • 5 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment within a manufacturing environment • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN experience • Understanding of industry, national and local HSE requirements • Understanding of ISO certifications (14001, 50001, 45001) • Grad IOSH or equivalent • Presentation skills • Problem solving and investigation skills • Experience of leading projects

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?

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. ​

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