Salary: £36000 – £45000/annum
Permanent – Full Time
Military/Emergency/Government
Telford, Shropshire
date posted: 2026-05-09 14:31:25
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.
We are recruiting for an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor ( Fixed term contract 12 months) who will play an important role in developing, communicating and coordinating the implementation of the company’s SHE improvement initiatives.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Liaising with management, supervisors and trade union safety representatives in the establishment and administration of RBSL’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.
Ensuring that there is timely and consistent advice, support, coaching and governance of SHE standards and legislation to support activities across all of RBSL’s locations.
Providing advice to all levels of internal stake holders and TU safety representatives on occupational health, safety and environmental issues.
Support the delivery of the risk management programme by leading and delivering key risk reduction and improvement projects / activities.
Supporting in the development and embedding of an improved safety culture driving continuous improvement, whilst supporting the SHE improvement programme.
Maintaining proactive development of learning from experience (LfE) across the organisation.
Ensure professional and accountable interface with all stakeholders including all functional leads, contractors, regulators and customers.
Experienced in Behavioural based safety approaches with an ability to coach and support employees.
Provide support with the completion of accident / near miss investigations. Producing comprehensive reports with root cause analysis.
Conduct internal audits and inspections to assess compliance with the business management system / legal and other requirements, whilst identifying areas for improvement.
Confident to provide any necessary training dependent upon areas of competency.
Providing physical and remote SHE support to all RBSL locations.
Maintenance and continuous improvement of site environmental management system in line with the requirements of ISO 14001 & ISO 5(Apply online only)1.
Completion of suitable & sufficient general Risk Assessments and development of SSOW.
Promotion and management of environmental / sustainability initiatives, including pollution control, pollution prevention, recycling programmes, energy management.WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental legislation is essential.
Experience in engineering/manufacturing or environmental management sectors.
Formally trained and experienced SHE Internal / Lead Auditor.
Experience of implementing SHE management systems compliant with ISO:(phone number removed) certifications would be beneficial.
You will be a team player with significant drive and energy, excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, resilient and an excellent communicator with strong IT Skills.
SHE Training experience or Train the trainer qualification.
Practical SHE experience of supporting the management of Health and Safety risks and/or processes in a manufacturing / high-risk environment and supporting contractor activities on site.
Experience and understanding of COSHH regulatory requirements.
The ability to interpret and apply formal Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and Guidance (for example SHE regulations).
Proven written and verbal communication skills including stakeholder interaction, report writing and investigative skills.
Competent with CDM regulations 2015 and experienced in the management of contractor activities.
Experience in leading and running environmental improvement projects.
Experience of working in a high hazard environment.
Proven background of driving and improving SHE culture.
Proven experience of using IT systems such as MS Office packages.WHAT WE OFFER YOU
RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.
Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.
In addition, RBSL offer:
Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
37 hours over 4.5 days working week
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
Hybrid and flexible working
Life assurance cover
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Health cash plan
Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
Long Service rewards with additional holiday
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Free access to onsite gymCONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL 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 your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
