Environment jobs in United Kingdom

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

With minimum supervision, the EHS Advisor will manage and coordinate all aspects of the location's goals and objectives in environmental, health and safety. The role provides expertise in the development, implementation and management of effective Safety, Health, and Environment procedures & systems. The EHS Advisor routinely analyses hazardous situations and identifies alternative courses of action, oversees activities in the business to ensure alignment with regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Lead & guide all the EHS initiatives within the location.
• Make implementation and results the top priority and regularly updates the location's EHS plans.
• Ensure the location is implementing and adhering to the EHS principles, techniques and methodologies.
• Maintain and develop the location site EHS plan coordinating with all involved personnel.
• Complete Parker's EHS compliance assessments in the individual site.
• Problem solve EHS compliance issues to identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify, coordinate, manages and provide EHS training to staff at all levels.
• Ensure ongoing EHS education of all employees at the assigned site.
• Provide technical and operational recommendations in meeting EHS goals, minimising the risk of business interruption due to non-compliance, and maintaining a safe and accident-free work place.
• Ensure energy consumption for facilities and capitalise on energy efficiency opportunities available at the local level.
• Work with and support site Facilities team in the implementation of best safe practices, providing cover during holiday absences where required.
• Manage health surveillance for the site.

• Passion & proactivity in driving EHS initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in similar position within the relevant environment.
• EHS qualifications are required.
• Relevant university degree would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of lean methodologies is desired.
• Proven experience in working standalone role.
• Confident in managing stakeholders at all levels.
• A self-starter and able to self-prioritise.

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Company shares scheme.
• Option to buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.

Due to the nature of the programmes that this role will be engaged upon, UK security clearance will be required. If you are not currently security cleared, you will need to be a British National and Citizen, with the last 5 years resident in the UK and be capable of gaining 'SC' level security clearance. You can read more about UK clearance and vetting requirements here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.