Site HSE Advisor

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 HSE Advisor is responsible for administering environmental, health, safety, export compliance, and site security programs within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures full compliance with applicable regulatory and trade requirements, supports Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems, and promotes a culture of safety, security, and continuous improvement across the site.

Job Responsibilities

Environmental, Health, and Safety (HSE)

• Lead incident response, investigation, and reporting for environmental and safety related events, including near misses
• Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental, Health and Safety training programs to ensure site wide compliance
• Coordinate all HSE training activities, including scheduling, communication, and record retention
• Administer the HSE Learning Management System, including training assignments, record maintenance, and content updates
• Maintain accurate records for incidents, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and ADEM requirements
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including Tier II, TRI, and other required filings

Export Compliance and Site Security

• Ensure adherence to import and export regulations, including customs laws, trade agreements, tariff classifications, and licensing requirements
• Review import and export documentation (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, customs declarations) for accuracy and compliance risk mitigation
• Validate tariff applicability and classification for import and export transactions
• Support implementation of export control requirements, including Technology Control Plans (TCP), required markings, and training coordination
• Assist with visitor management systems and export compliance tools (e.g., iLobby)
• Support site badging administration and access control processes
• Maintain audit ready records for export compliance, security, and regulatory requirements

Systems, Reporting, and Site Support

• Maintain and continuously improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, including audits and corrective action processes
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation in support of HSE and compliance activities
• Coordinate safety meetings and provide administrative support to site HSE initiatives
• Serve as a point of contact for employee, contractor, and vendor training inquiries
• Ensure availability of HSE resources, including PPE, tools, and safety materials
• Support leadership with risk assessments, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related discipline

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental, health, safety, or related functions within a manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of OSHA General Industry 1910 standards

• Familiarity with import and export regulations, trade compliance, or customs processes preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.

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.