Occupational Hygienist - Projects
UK Homebased, GB
About Health Partners
Health Partners Group is a UK leading provider of comprehensive health and wellness services, dedicated to fostering healthier, more productive workforces across a variety of sectors. Our expertise spans mental health support, neurodiversity, physiotherapy, overall wellbeing, and absence management, currently benefiting the health of over 2.5 million client employees nationwide. We work collaboratively with businesses in various areas such as construction, retail, manufacturing, local government, and blue light services, by combining expert advice and clinical services to tailor solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and contribute to the long-term success of the organisations we work with.
Role Outline
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Occupational Hygienist to join Hygiene Partners, part of the Health Partners Group, on a full time (37.5 hours per week) basis, working Monday to Friday.
The role will suit a Hygienist looking for professional development, ultimately toward Diploma and Chartered status. You will be part of a multidisciplinary OH practice where you will benefit from working with some of the best OH practitioners in the country, whilst also supporting clinical colleagues with your knowledge of workplace health risks and their control.
Hygiene Partners provide occupational hygiene strategy, management and corporate health risk profiling services as well as carrying out workplace exposure assessments and advising on controls. We seek to optimise client investment in occupational health and hygiene, ensuring the commitment is proportionate to risk.
The Occupational Hygienist will report to the Occupational Hygiene Director and will carry out the following activities;
1. Perform occupational hygiene assessments and surveys addressing a range of chemical, physical and biological agents e.g. airborne hazardous substances, workplace noise, hand-arm vibration, whole-body vibration, thermal stress, ergonomic factors, EMF, LEV examination and test etc.
2. Assist with corporate health risk profiling, workplace ill health investigations and developing occupational hygiene programmes.
3. Work with occupational health colleagues to integrate occupational hygiene related aspects into occupational health provision.
4. Provide support to occupational health colleagues as required to address preventative elements of workplace health risk management and advice relating to workplace exposures.
5. Assist as required with preparation and delivery of training and information materials on occupational hygiene related topics.
Hygiene Partners offer first class support for training and personal development. You will benefit from mentoring by our senior team that has over 100 years combined experience and operates at the highest levels of the profession.
Location
We are inviting applications from hygienists based in the North of the country, including Scotland, to support our activities in this region. The role is home based with travel - candidates must be prepared to visit sites primarily across the North of the UK, and possibly overseas, from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
The Occupational Hygienist should ideally possess or be near to achieving the Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene. The Occupational Hygienist should preferably have at least five years work experience although consideration will be given to outstanding early career candidates.
A full clean UK driver’s license is required.
Hybrid Working Disclaimer
Please note we are only able to accept applications for those who reside in the UK for this hybrid vacancy.
Working overseas is not permitted and all applicants must ensure they are able to legally work and reside in the UK during standard working hours.
Any applications from individuals who are not able to meet these requirements will unfortunately not be considered.
Skills
Salary
The salary range on offer for this position is between £35,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Certifications
Company Benefits
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
- Birthday leave
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to Vitality Health
- Health cashback scheme
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Support 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!
Recruiter
For more information, please contact Maya at Maya.O'Neill@healthpartners.uk.com
Closing date for applications: 22nd November 2024.
