Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor – Operations

We are looking for a highly motivated and influential Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor to join the SHE team based at our facility at Warton in Lancashire.

As a BAE Systems SHE Advisor, you will be responsible for providing competent and professional safety, health and environmental advice and support to our business operations.

This role will involve leading a small team of SHE associates across the site managing both your own and their workload – this could include a number of site projects spanning across the business.

The role, whilst based at our Warton site, may involve travelling and working at our sites across the UK or worldwide travel.

Your main responsibilities as a Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor - Operations will involve: 

Delivering expert SHE advice and coaching to ensure compliance with the appropriate health, safety and environmental legislation, guidance and best practice across the Air business

Supporting the rest of the business and providing coaching using SHE knowledge in order to enforce and improve SHE processes and procedures, and safe systems of work

Providing support with the implementation and maintenance of the SHE Management System certified to OHSAS18001 and ISO14001

Being an ambassador for cultural change and having the ability to influence and promote a positive SHE culture within the organisation

Leading on risk assessments and accident/incident analysis where appropriate, along with a wide variety of related tasks that fall within this diverse role

Your skills and qualifications:

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or Equivalent (or a Degree in a relevant subject)

Previous experience of working as a SHE professional

Experience in the area of Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Management would also be a distinct advantage

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a team player with the ability to work off your own initiative. You will be a creative thinker who can come up with solutions to problems and take responsibility for delivering solutions. You will be an excellent communicator who has the ability to interface with all levels of personnel.

Location: Warton

Salary: £43, 268+

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company’s international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world. 

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.  These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.