Health and Safety Adviser - Trainee position
Kickstart Your Career in Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability
Gardner Aerospace is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision metallic components for the aerospace sector. We offer an exciting opportunity to start your HSE & Sustainability career in a fast-paced, innovative and supportive environment. As an HSE & Sustainability trainee, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple sites while completing recognized professional training. No prior experience needed – full training provided.
This is a Entry-level training position with progression to Group HSE for a driven and enthusiastic candidate.
📍 Derby | Travel required across UK (after training period)
💼 Full-Time | 💷 £30,000 per annum
Working Hours:
* Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 5.00pm
* Friday: 8.00am – 1.00pm (early finish every Friday)
What We Offer
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Full professional training and development support
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays
* Pension scheme
* BUPA private healthcare
* Death in service benefit
* Long service awards
* Free on-site parking
What You Will Do
* Support HSE, Environmental, Energy and Sustainability activities across the Group
* Assist site teams with external audits, inspections, reporting and improvement actions
* Help promote a strong safety culture and good working practices
* Learn how to manage compliance with legal requirements and company standards
* Contribute to energy-saving and sustainability initiatives
* Train towards ISO 14001, 45001 and 50001 standards
* Take part in incident investigations and help identify improvements
What You Will Learn
* HSE legislation, compliance and risk management
* Environmental, energy and sustainability processes
* Emergency response planning
* Safety culture and behavioral safety
* Professional communication and reporting
* Working with teams across multiple manufacturing sites
About You
* Minimum 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above), including Maths, English and Science
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Able to work with people at all levels and travel between sites
* Interest in HSE, environment, energy or sustainability
* No prior experience needed – full training provided