Occupational Hygiene Technician (716)

Date Posted:  3 Dec 2024
Department:  Hygiene
Location: 

Bridgwater, GB

About Health Partners

Health Partners is one of the UK’s leading Occupational Health organisations, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 2.5 million employees across the UK workforce. We combine expert advice and clinical services with smart systems to deliver impact driven health programs tailored to our clients’ needs.

Role Outline

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Occupational Hygiene Technician to join our enthusiastic and supportive multidisciplinary team.


The ideal candidate will be a strong team-player who ideally has some experience of industrial and/or construction environments, looking for their next challenge or to kickstart a career in the occupational hygiene/health and environmental monitoring field. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary occupational health team, taking a self-motivated and proactive approach to your role, prioritising and managing your own workload. 



This role is a full time, permanent position, working 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) on-site at our highly-acclaimed client's site Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset. This role will involve shift work, therefore the successful applicant will need to be comfortable covering a mixture of day shifts, back shifts (i.e. 3pm - midnight), night shifts, and occasional days on weeks (approximately 1in 4). There will be enhanced pay for out of standard hours working.



What you'll be doing:

  • Performing Occupational Hygiene monitoring and surveys of personnel and site activities for a range of chemical, physical and biological agents.
  • Participating in specific occupational hygiene related investigations and studies.
  • Carrying out regular workplace inspection to assess occupational hygiene related aspects.
  • Assisting with the preparation and delivery of training and information materials on occupational hygiene related topics.
  • Contributing to the occupational hygiene performance reports.


Ideally you will be an affiliate member of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (AFOH) and working towards the certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (CertOH) – however full training can be provided.

A STEM degree is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
IT literate
IT competency and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams
Hold a degree qualification in a STEM related subject area and preferably at least three years’ work experience of industrial and / or construction environments
Working toward the Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (CertOH) of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)

Salary

We are offering a competitive salary for this position, depending on qualifications and experience.

Company Benefits

One of the best things about joining Health Partners is our rewards package. We appreciate the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

  • Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
  • Life assurance
  • Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to Vitality Health membership

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

 

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

 

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

 

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.

 

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and you’ll be able to upload your profile/CV from there. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss this role further, please send an email to jobs@healthpartnersgroup.com

 

We look forward to you joining our team!

Health Partners

With over 950 employees working with over 400 clients, we pride ourselves on developing strong partnerships with our clients, getting to the heart of their individual challenges and needs; tailoring occupational health packages to suit them.


Our people are important to us and as we take care of our clients, we also make sure that we are taking care of every single person who works with us. So, when you join us, we promise to put our support behind you and your career.

You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things. You’ll learn from the expertise of our senior leaders, from the best in our business.