WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition UK (RWM UK) is part of the defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems used by the British Army and international customers.

Location: Telford, Shropshire (on-site)

Contract: Perm, 40hrs per week

Working hours: Days

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: 28/02/2026

Ware seeking an experienced SHE Specialist to play a key role in establishing and embedding Health, Safety & Environmental standards across our new operation.

This is unique opportunity to shape the safety culture from the ground and make a real impact on the success of the new manufacturing site.

As SHE Specialist you will be responsible developing, implementing and maintaining robust health, safety and environmental systems.

What you will be doing ?

• Identification and design of the RWM UK SHE-standards and processes for the UK Gun Hall in collaboration with Rheinmetall Defence UK
• Liaising with management, supervisors and safety representatives in the establishment and administration of health, safety and environmental control systems and associated training and communication requirements
• Actively research appropriate information sources to determine any proposed changes in legislation and develop, implement and monitor systems/procedures to meet the company’s obligations with regard to these changes
• Providing advice to all levels of internal stake holders and safety representatives on occupational health, safety and environmental issues
• Support the delivery of the risk management programme
• Completion of suitable & sufficient general Risk Assessments and development of SSOW
• Promoting and manage environmental and sustainable initiatives
• Carrying out or make arrangements for environmental monitoring where identified

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental legislation 
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualification / NEBOSH NGC as a minimum
• Formally trained SHE Auditor
• Previous SHE experience within both office and manufacturing environments
• Experience of implementing SHE management systems compliant with ISO:45001 and ISO:14001 certifications would be beneficial

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford - and you have the opportunity to join the company at this really exciting time of growth and be involved in setting up the new plant from the very beginning.

What do we offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Employer pension contribution up to 6% matched by employer
• Free on site car park
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent Training Opportunities

CONTACT INFORMATION

Iwona Kurpiewska

iwona.kurpiewska@rheinmetall.com