Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor (HS&E)

Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Advisor

Location: Gloucester Contract: 12-month temporary contract Industry: Aviation Manufacturing Hours: Full-time Salary: £50,000 to £60,000

The Opportunity We are working in partnership with a leading aviation manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Advisor for an exciting 12-month contract opportunity based in Gloucester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment, playing a key role in supporting site-wide Health, Safety and Environmental standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Working as part of the wider HS&E team, you will provide practical advice and guidance to employees and managers, support environmental monitoring activities, investigate incidents and help maintain robust management systems across the site.

This is a varied, hands-on position where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on workplace safety, environmental performance and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Support: Provide advice and guidance to employees and managers on Health, Safety and Environmental matters, promoting best practice across the site.

Risk Management: Coordinate risk assessment systems, including General Risk Assessments, COSHH and Ergonomics, ensuring reviews are completed and actions followed through.

Environmental Monitoring: Undertake analysis of surface water, treated water and discharge samples to support batch release and ensure environmental permit compliance.

Regulatory Compliance: Support the monitoring, verification and reporting of COMAH and environmental permit requirements.

Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, environmental spills and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Auditing & Continuous Improvement: Conduct HS&E management system audits, identify opportunities for improvement and drive actions through to completion.

Environmental Management: Support the Environmental Advisor with environmental aspect and impact assessments and the ongoing operation of the ISO 14001 management system.

Monitoring & Reporting: Undertake noise, vibration and air quality assessments, producing reports and dashboards to monitor site performance.

Management Systems: Develop and improve procedures, processes and working practices to strengthen HS&E standards and performance.

Project Support: Provide HS&E input into site projects and support the wider team when required.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable HS&E professional who is comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment and can build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.

You will ideally bring: Minimum NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Minimum IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent.

Previous experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

A good understanding of Health & Safety and/or Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.

Experience with risk assessments, COSHH, incident investigations and auditing.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise and influence colleagues at all levels.

Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with good IT literacy.

The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Desirable

Experience with SharePoint and TESSE.

Knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management systems.

Experience supporting environmental monitoring, water sampling or effluent treatment processes.

Experience within a COMAH-regulated environment.

Why Apply? Join a globally recognised aviation manufacturing environment.

Secure a 12-month contract with an established HS&E team.

Work across a varied role covering both Health & Safety and Environmental responsibilities.

Take ownership of meaningful continuous improvement activities.

Gain valuable experience within a highly regulated manufacturing operation.

Interested? If you are an experienced HS&E professional looking for your next contract opportunity and have the qualifications and manufacturing experience required, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more