Health and Safety Adviser - Trainee position Kickstart Your Career in Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Gardner Aerospace is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision metallic components for the aerospace sector. We offer an exciting opportunity to start your HSE & Sustainability career in a fast-paced, innovative and supportive environment. As an HSE & Sustainability trainee, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple sites while completing recognized professional training. No prior experience needed – full training provided. This is a Entry-level training position with progression to Group HSE for a driven and enthusiastic candidate. 📍 Derby | Travel required across UK (after training period) 💼 Full-Time | 💷 £30,000 per annum Working Hours: * Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 5.00pm * Friday: 8.00am – 1.00pm (early finish every Friday) What We Offer * Employee Assistance Programme * Full professional training and development support * 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays * Pension scheme * BUPA private healthcare * Death in service benefit * Long service awards * Free on-site parking What You Will Do * Support HSE, Environmental, Energy and Sustainability activities across the Group * Assist site teams with external audits, inspections, reporting and improvement actions * Help promote a strong safety culture and good working practices * Learn how to manage compliance with legal requirements and company standards * Contribute to energy-saving and sustainability initiatives * Train towards ISO 14001, 45001 and 50001 standards * Take part in incident investigations and help identify improvements What You Will Learn * HSE legislation, compliance and risk management * Environmental, energy and sustainability processes * Emergency response planning * Safety culture and behavioral safety * Professional communication and reporting * Working with teams across multiple manufacturing sites About You * Minimum 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above), including Maths, English and Science * Strong communication and organizational skills * Positive attitude and willingness to learn * Able to work with people at all levels and travel between sites * Interest in HSE, environment, energy or sustainability * No prior experience needed – full training provided