Job Title:

Occupational Hygiene Consultant

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Full time, permanent

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 08:30am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday (half an hour for lunch, 2x 15-minute breaks, morning/afternoon), not including site days as hours vary. Weekend work is required on rare occasions, completed on a rota basis and paid at a rate of double time.

Locations:

On the Road, Clients Sites (UK & EU) for Site Work Projects. Home Based Working for Reports & Admin. Office (The Mount, 566 Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme) for Meetings & Kit Collection/Drop.

Applicant Location:

Within a 2-hour radius, preferably North of the above office address.

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Introduction

Safety First Group Ltd are Occupational Hygiene, Legionella Control and Health & Safety specialists based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Everything we do is driven by our belief that safety always comes first. The company is Avetta, Eco Vadis, Safe Contractor & ISO 9001:2015 accredited.

'Our ethos is to provide a first-class service to our customer base, allowing them the peace of mind that all aspects of their compliance responsibilities are taken care of and up to date.'

Objectives

Working within the Operations Team, in this position you will provide efficient and professional Occupational Hygiene Services and Reports to Safety First Group’s client base. You will assist in the continued development of the Company through an enthusiastic and proactive approach to working relationships with both client representatives and company colleagues.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two BOHS qualifications is required of M/W501 Measurement of Hazardous Substances & M/W503 Noise - Measurement and Its Effects.
• The following modules M/W – 201, 502, 504, 505, 506 & 507 are not required but are advantageous.
• BOHS modules such as P600, P601, P602, or other P modules are not a requirement but are welcomed.

Requirements

Successful candidates for this job require the following:

• A full UK Driver’s License, clean license is preferred.
• Willingness to travel around the UK & Europe with overnight stays.
• Proficient in using IT including Excel, Microsoft Office, Word.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections, testing, sampling, risk assessments, environmental audits and other activities on customer’s sites whilst recommending cost effective solutions to help minimize risk factors relating to gases/vapours/fumes/mists/dusts, noise, vibration, light, microorganisms and local exhaust ventilation systems.
• Arranging the correct samples, sampling media, work equipment and test/sampling methods for their specific project and service provided for our client’s needs.
• Accurately recording test results, technical documents, specifications, risk assessments and method statements, presenting findings to the customer in a report and providing factual and impartial advice where required.
• Monitor and execute their own weekly diary, in accordance with the company policies and procedures, along with available equipment and travel arrangements.
• Representing the company at meetings, seminars and training events, prospecting for new customers whilst maintaining good working relationships with existing customers.
• Ensuring customers receive the required levels of service in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and within agreed timescales.
• Undertaking training where possible to continuously develop and maintain industry knowledge and experience.
• Supporting associate / trainee level consultants with their training and development by completing services together on clients’ sites.

Person Specification

• Ability to be both a team player and work autonomously.
• Have strong organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be proficient in using IT software such as Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office.
• Have good timekeeping skills with the ability to manage their workload.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Be open and approachable.
• Good communication and report writing skills with the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Use your initiative when decision making.
• Keen and flexible to undertake travel to clients’ sites, and able to commit to overnight stays across the UK and Internationally (fully expensed) where required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Salary performance related increases
• Training and development opportunities (BOHS training)
• Use of a Company van or vehicle and fuel card provided
• Flexible working (hybrid)
• Pension scheme (applicable for age 22 and over and if meet earnings requirement)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Increased holiday entitlement with longevity
• Overtime at an enhanced pay rate
• Professional body membership fees paid
• Recruitment Referral Scheme
• Laptop & Tablet
• Smartphone
• Annual Health Surveillance with an Occupational Health Nurse
• Free Parking at work head office
• Workforce social and charity events

How to Apply

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Leanne Dooley, ldooley@safetyfirstgroup.co.uk

References will be required as part of our recruitment process.