Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety AdvisorLocation:Coventry, UKCore Hours:08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri).Vacancy Type:Full-time, Permanent – onsiteSalary:£35,000 – £45,000 per annum
About the role
Help us build a workplace where everyone goes home safely.
We are looking for a practical and proactive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to support the delivery and continual improvement of environmental, health and safety arrangements across our Coventry sites. Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will work closely with managers, supervisors and employees to help ensure legal compliance, reduce risk and strengthen a positive safety culture.
This is a hands‑on role within a complex manufacturing environment. You will provide day‑to‑day advice, complete workplace inspections and risk assessments, support incident investigations, maintain EHS records and help deliver improvement actions, training and awareness activities.
If you enjoy being visible on the shop floor, building constructive relationships and turning EHS requirements into practical improvements, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a growing defence manufacturer.
What you’ll get in return
At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:
- Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
- Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
- Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
- Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions
- Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
- Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
- Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
- Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose
What you’ll be doing
You’ll support the effective day‑to‑day operation and continual improvement of our Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems across our Coventry sites. This includes supporting ISO 14001 arrangements and the development and implementation of ISO 45001 requirements, while providing practical advice to managers, supervisors and employees.
You’ll spend time in operational areas completing workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and task observations. Working with responsible managers, you’ll agree corrective actions, monitor progress and support programmes covering COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER, waste, environmental controls and other applicable requirements.
You’ll support incident, near‑miss and hazard investigations through evidence gathering, root‑cause analysis, action tracking and sharing lessons learned. You’ll also maintain accurate registers, metrics and compliance records, prepare information for internal and external audits, and help coordinate regulatory or certification activity.
You’ll help deliver inductions, toolbox talks, briefings and awareness campaigns, promote hazard reporting and good housekeeping, and support emergency preparedness activities including fire safety, first aid and drills. You’ll keep informed of relevant legal and industry developments and translate changes into practical business actions.
Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI‑assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an approachable EHS professional who combines sound technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative style. You’ll be comfortable working across office, engineering and manufacturing areas and able to challenge constructively where standards are not being met.
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