Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Industrial Placement
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Industrial Placement
Start Date: July 2027
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Safran is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space, designing and supporting innovative technologies that shape the future of aviation.
As an HSE Industrial Placement student, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience within a complex aerospace manufacturing environment, helping to support our commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and operational excellence.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme
Training, development and career progression opportunitiesAbout the Role
Based at our Actuation Systems headquarters in Wolverhampton, you'll join our Health, Safety & Environment team and play an active role in maintaining a safe, compliant and sustainable workplace.
During your 12-month placement, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of HSE activities including workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects. You'll work closely with operational teams, supervisors and managers across the business to help drive positive safety and environmental outcomes.
This placement provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical HSE knowledge, gain industry experience and build the foundations for a future career in health, safety and environmental management.
Responsibilities
Support the implementation and maintenance of the site's Health & Safety Management System.
Assist with workplace inspections, safety audits and compliance activities.
Participate in risk assessments and review control measures.
Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
Monitor corrective actions and support follow-up activities.
Assist with environmental monitoring and sustainability initiatives.
Help maintain HSE records, documentation and performance data.
Support internal audits and management system activities.
Analyse HSE performance data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Contribute to employee engagement, awareness campaigns and continuous improvement projects.
What's in It for You?
Hands-on experience within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment.
Exposure to a broad range of health, safety, environmental and sustainability activities.
Dedicated support, mentoring and professional development.
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful improvement projects.
Experience working with recognised HSE management systems and industry best practices.
Valuable experience to support a future career in HSE.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Criteria
On track to achieve a degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in health, safety, environmental management and sustainability.
Desirable Criteria
Understanding of UK health and safety legislation or environmental compliance requirements.
Knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis or previous exposure to a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Recruitment Process
Stage 1 - Application
Apply online with your CV.
Stage 2 - Online Assessment & Video Interview
Suitable applicants will be invited to complete an online assessment and video interview.
Stage 3 - Assessment Centre
17 December 2026 | Wolverhampton
The assessment centre will include an interview, presentation and group exercise, along with an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about Safran.
Stage 4 - Final Decision
Successful candidates can expect to receive offers during December 2026.
Stage 5 - Onboarding
Our Early Careers team will support you before you join, providing regular updates and opportunities to connect with fellow placement students.
Inclusion & Belonging at Safran
We recognise that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.
We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome discussions about any reasonable adjustments that may help you participate fully.
We celebrate diversity and believe our differences help drive innovation, collaboration and success.
Get Involved
You can also become part of our wider Safran community through initiatives including:
Women at Safran
Diversity at Safran
STEM Ambassadors
Employee Forum
Sports & Social Clubs
Charity Partnerships
Health & Wellbeing Programmes
Join us and help shape the future of aerospace while building a rewarding career with Safran
