Defence Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Low Carbon Trainee
Safran —Burnley
- Full-time
- English
- Hotel
- Analysis skills
- Flexitime
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Compliance QA Analyst
Evolution Money —Manchester
- Up to £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Annual leave
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SI&T IVVQ Intern
Thales —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Document Controller
Delkia —St Helens
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- SharePoint
- Free parking
1d
Senior Financial Crime Analyst
Together —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Cyber Security Apprentice
QA Apprenticeships —Macclesfield
- £20,000 - £25,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Project Controls Specialists - All Levels
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Business Analyst (DV Security Clearance)
CGI —Manchester
- Full-time
- Agile
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Data - UK
DBD International —Warrington
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- SQL
Project Delivery Coordinator
DBD International —Warrington
- Hybrid work
Personal Injury Litigation Fee Earners & Solicitors
Clear Law LLP —Manchester
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Military NIHL Litigation Fee Earners & Solicitors
Clear Law LLP —Manchester
- £42,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Proposals Manager - Defence, Security, Nuclear sector specialist
WSP —Manchester
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
22h
Quality Inspector
Safran —Burnley
- Full-time
- English
- Hotel
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
Customer Services Team Leader
Mears Group —Manchester
- Up to £30,962.61 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
13d
Assistant Project Manager - Nuclear
Amey Ltd —Manchester
- Part-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Annual leave
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1h
Ex-Forces Talent Community
MBDA —Bolton
- Overtime
- Free parking
- Annual leave
GIS Consultant / Senior GIS Consultant
Tetra Tech —Manchester
Extrusions Press Operator / Press Driver
Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK —Swinton
- £32,954.00 - £45,833.74 a year
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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14d
Production data and reporting coordinator
Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK —Swinton
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Low Carbon Trainee

Safran -
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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Pay rise
Life insurance

Qualifications

Low carbon solutions
English
Microsoft Office Suite
Carbon management
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Climate change mitigation
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Data collection
Business
Communication skills

Full job description

Published 08.22.2026

Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Health & Safety, Environment Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Fixed Term contract Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Student Spoken language(s) : English Fluent

Published 08.22.2026

Job Description

Low Carbon Trainee
Location: Burnley
2-year fixed term contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

About Safran Nacelles:
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

As a Low Carbon Trainee, you'll help drive Safran's sustainability journey and support projects that reduce energy use and carbon emissions across the site. You'll gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.

In this role, you will:

Help monitor and analyse the site's energy consumption and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support projects that reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental performance.
Collect, review and report sustainability and energy data using company systems and reporting tools.
Work with colleagues across the business to identify energy-saving opportunities and support improvement initiatives.
Assist with the delivery of climate action and carbon reduction plans.
Support the management of environmental and energy performance indicators.
Help prepare reports and presentations for business reviews and sustainability meetings.
Assist with audits and compliance activities, ensuring accurate records and documentation are maintained.
Contribute to feasibility studies and business cases for future sustainability projects.
Gain exposure to internationally recognised energy management standards and best practices.

What You'll Gain

Practical experience in sustainability, energy management and carbon reduction.
Involvement in real environmental improvement projects.
Exposure to project management and business reporting.
Funded training and apprenticeship opportunities.
A career pathway into Sustainability, Energy Management, Environmental Management or Net Zero programmes.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and keen to build a career in energy management and carbon reduction. This is a development opportunity, so we're more interested in your potential, attitude, and willingness to learn than extensive industry experience.

Essential Skills & Attributes

An interest in sustainability, energy management, environmental performance, or carbon reduction.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, summarise, and present data.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
Good communication skills with the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Basic project management skills or an interest in managing projects.
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to influence, educate, and engage colleagues to support sustainability initiatives.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Some knowledge of energy management, energy performance, energy metering, or technical installations.
Experience gained through education, work placements, volunteering, apprenticeships, or employment within sustainability, environmental, or energy-related activities.
Experience working with data, reporting, or performance metrics.
Understanding of manufacturing, facilities, engineering, or operational environments.
Awareness of environmental challenges and a desire to contribute to climate change solutions.

Training & Development

The successful candidate will receive training and support, including opportunities to complete:

Energy Management Fundamentals for System Operators (Schneider)
Climate Fresk Certification
Energy Managers Association qualifications
Energy Management Professional Certification
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) pathway
Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship
Level 7 Sustainability Business Specialist Degree Apprenticeship

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in sustainability, energy management, and environmental leadership.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)
4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
Excellent training, education, and development schemes
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

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