Safety, Health & Environment Advisor

Safety, Health & Environment Advisor at Wabtec Corporation

We are revolutionising how the world moves and we need an experienced Safety, Health & Environment Advisor to join our LH Group team in Burton on Trent. Your focus will be on maintaining compliant safety, health and environmental management systems across all activities and promoting a positive safety culture.

Position: Safety, Health & Environment Advisor

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire (DE13 8EN
)

Hours: Monday‑Thursday 08:00‑16:30, Friday 08:00‑13:00 – 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full‑Time

Support the development, implementation and maintenance of compliant safety, health and environmental management systems across all activities. Compile and maintain records and logs to facilitate KPI reporting. Promote a positive safety culture and support functional and zone leaders in managing their responsibilities.

• Provide occupational health, safety and environmental service to operational activities and personnel.
• Support the SHE department’s strategic activities to deliver people‑first commitments and legislative compliance.
• Manage key improvement activities to support implementation and continual governance.
• Assist managers and staff to establish and maintain health, safety and environmental improvements.
• Manage the internal and external audit program, ensuring compliance with all legislation and management system requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous safety, health and environmental improvement.
• Support external activities, including regulatory, audit and trade bodies (e.g., HSE, EA, BSI).
• Participate in accident and incident investigations.
• Deliver site inductions for new employees and contractors.

• Willingness to travel to other Wabtec UK sites and customer locations when required.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Safety, Health and Environment.
• Proven experience designing and delivering HSE training.
• Commercial/legal awareness.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience with ISO 45001, 18001 & 9001.
• Sound IT skills – particularly Excel – and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and MRP.
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills.

If you don’t have all the above criteria, we still want to hear from you – we value people first and aim to expand what is possible.

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We do not sponsor work visas for this role.

We do not accept agency candidate submissions unless a formalised agreement exists with Wabtec Talent Acquisition.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value‑added services for freight and transit rail, as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. With nearly four centuries of collective experience, Wabtec has grown into One Wabtec, delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results.

Wabtec is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you require accommodation due to a disability or special need, please let us know.