Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
About You
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
• Full UK driving license
• Experience managing Environmental and Energy Management Systems (EMS & EnMS) (ISO 14001, ISO 50001)
• Strong project management and leadership skills, ideally within a manufacturing or multi-site environment
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting and leading environmental audits
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Desirable:
• Degree in Environmental Science, Management, Sustainability, or related field
• Certifications with relevant environmental bodies such as IEMA or SocEnv
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments
• Leadership experience in environmental management
• Proficiency in energy monitoring software (e.g., Siemens Advantage Navigator)
• Strong presentation and reporting skills
• Competencies in other HSE areas (Health & Safety, Quality) are advantageous.
Are you passionate about driving sustainability and reducing environmental impact? We are looking for a Site Environmental Lead to spearhead our sustainability initiatives across two of our key sites in Bristol: Filton and Western Approach. Reporting to the Site HSE Lead, you will lead the charge in managing energy resources, implementing environmental improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you're ready to play a pivotal role in decarbonising aerospace and making a tangible impact on the environment, this could be the opportunity for you!
About the Role
As a business, we are fully committed to reducing our energy consumption and operating as sustainably as possible. As our new Site Environmental Lead, you will play a critical role in driving our sustainability initiatives forward. This exciting position will be based across two of our key sites in Bristol:
• Filton, where we design and manufacture large, complex structural wing assemblies and detailed metallic components.
• Western Approach, a world-renowned International Centre of Excellence specialising in composite wing structure design and production.
Reporting directly to the Site HSE Lead at both sites, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient use of energy resources and leading the charge on environmental sustainability projects. Your focus will be to identify, develop, and implement cost-effective initiatives that drive measurable environmental improvements.
Key responsibilities include ensuring both sites comply with our Environmental Management System (EMS), as well as the requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) standards. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into our operations and make a tangible impact on our energy footprint.
How you'll Contribute
As the Site Environmental Lead, you will be instrumental in driving sustainability and environmental improvements across both our Filton and Western Approach sites. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Sustainability Projects: Identify and manage cost-effective energy and environmental projects to reduce the sites’ environmental impacts, including energy use, waste, and emissions.
• Environmental Awareness: Promote and embed a culture of environmental responsibility by raising awareness of our sustainability initiatives, ensuring accessibility of environmental information for all employees.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Collect and monitor monthly energy, water, and waste data. Track performance against KPIs, produce metrics for site teams, and present key insights to senior leadership to drive informed decisions and continuous sustainability improvements.
• Training & Campaigns: Develop and deliver engaging environmental awareness training and campaigns that align with our sustainability goals.
• Documentation Management: Maintain and continuously improve all Environmental Management System (EMS) documentation, including supporting procedures, work instructions, and other related materials. Ensure alignment with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and SECR standards, keeping all records up to date and accurate.
• Compliance: Work alongside the Site HSE Lead to ensure both sites fully comply with all relevant environmental legislation, schemes, and agreements. Regularly review and update processes to meet evolving regulatory requirements and align with industry best practices.
• Auditing & Compliance: Plan and conduct audits to ensure EMS compliance, address environmental procedures, and identify areas for improvement. Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and environmental agreements.
• Utilities Management: Monitor and analyse electricity, gas, and water usage across both sites. Oversee and improve our energy monitoring systems, ensuring effective sub-metering and accurate reporting.
About the Company
A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “One GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!
Making a Difference
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
What we will Provide
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme; we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus + Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working schedule with a 12noon finish on a Friday
• Income protection + Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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