Engineering Safety and Compliance Advisor

Gatwick Airport Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport authority in the UK is seeking an Engineering Safety & Compliance Adviser. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies while providing training and day-to-day support to operational teams. Candidates should have a NEBOSH certificate and relevant HSE experience. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, delivering training, and supporting incident investigations. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Free staff parking

Discounted rail travel

Qualifications

• Must hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Relevant HSE experience in a customer-oriented organization is essential.
• Skilled in delivering health and safety objectives and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily HSE advice and support to operational staff.
• Assist in preparing reports and assessments for diverse tasks.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to reinforce safety topics.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

HSE experience in a multi-function and customer orientated organisation

Safety Management Systems

HSE Legislation and enforcement frameworks

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Job description

Engineering Safety & Compliance Adviser

Permanent contract

Salary from £48,431+ £1,100 flex allowance + Up to 15% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

What is the role?

The Engineering Safety & Compliance Advisor will provide hands‑on support and expert guidance to ensure daily Engineering operations adhere to HSE policies, legal requirements and Engineering Safety Standards. The role will work closely with business units to identify hazards, opportunities, provide coaching and reinforce open communication around health and safety. Through regular inspections and collaborative problem‑solving to help embed a positive safety culture and empower employees to take personal responsibility for their and others health and safety.

The Engineering Safety & Compliance advisor will also be involved in delivery of Safety related training to front line Technicians to ensure they remain in date and competent.

What will you do?

• Serve as a point of contact for day‑to‑day HSE advice, supporting operational staff in understanding and meeting requirements against ISO 45001, legal requirements and Engineering Safety Standards.
• Assist in preparing and completing assessments and reports for a range of diverse tasks.
• Provide support and assurance of investigations into incidents, near misses and unsafe acts or conditions, helping to ensure corrective actions are completed and learning is shared.
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and safety training courses to reinforce critical safety topics.
• Complete inspection and audits to provide support and assurance, reporting findings and contributing to continuous improvement.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• HSE experience in a multi‑function and customer orientated organisation.
• Safety Management Systems
• HSE Legislation and enforcement frameworks
• HSE General Guidance and Advice
• Internal audit / inspection and Monitor and Review programmes
• Risk assessments (includes e.g. fire safety, Legionella, COSHH, Asbestos, DSE, Manual Handling)
• Incident investigations
• Health and safety in a multi‑function customer orientated organisation
• Delivery of HSE objectives, aims and improvement programmes

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost‑effective as possible.

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick