At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety in a high-risk aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Company: Prestwick Aerosystems, committed to safety and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, half-day Fridays, 33 days leave, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and culture in aerospace manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and NEBOSH Diploma.
The predicted salary is between 49047 - 53000 £ per year.
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)
Type: Full-time
Grade: F
Salary: £49,047 - £53,000
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site-based (100%)
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
About the role
As part of our Environmental, Health & Safety function, you will take full responsibility for how safety is delivered across a high-risk aerospace manufacturing environment, driving standards, influencing leaders, and ensuring our people go home safe every day. You will be the link between strategy and operations, turning policy into action, leading a team of specialists, and embedding a culture where safety is non-negotiable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the on-site Health & Safety team, setting priorities, driving performance, and ensuring consistent delivery of safety activity across operations.
- Take full ownership of site-wide health and safety performance, ensuring risks are identified, controlled and continuously reduced in line with regulatory requirements.
- Lead incident investigations, audits and assurance activity, driving root-cause analysis and holding the business accountable for effective corrective action.
- Influence and challenge leaders at all levels to embed health and safety into operational decision-making and day-to-day behaviours.
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and its application in manufacturing or engineering.
- Proven experience leading or supervising health and safety activity within a regulated environment.
- Experience delivering risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and working towards or holding IOSH Chartered status.
Benefits
- 37-hour working week with half-day Friday.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus linked to company performance.
- 33 days annual leave (rising with service).
- Pension (4% employee / 8% employer) and life assurance (4× salary).
- Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Free onsite parking.
Equal Opportunity Statement
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre-employment medical.
Application Process
If you’re ready to take ownership of safety across a complex manufacturing environment and make a visible impact on how we operate, apply today.
Health and Safety Lead (H/F) - PRESTWICK AEROSYSTEMS LIMITED employer: AEROCONTACT
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee wellbeing. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, employees are empowered to grow in their careers while contributing to a high-risk aerospace manufacturing environment. The half-day Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits package further enhance the appeal of working in Prestwick, Ayrshire, making it a rewarding place for those dedicated to health and safety.
