Health & Safety Risk Assessor / H&S Officer / Qualified or Trainee

AWD online; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and safety services provider in Cambridge is looking for motivated individuals to join as Health & Safety Risk Assessors at both trainee and experienced levels. The position offers comprehensive training, flexible working days, and an excellent opportunity to start or progress a career in Health & Safety. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, willing to learn, and hold a UK driving license. This role offers £120 per day, working 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• No experience required for Trainee level – full training and support provided.
• Strong interest in Health & Safety and willingness to learn.
• UK Driving Licence with your own vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites and gain skills in risk assessments.
• Prepare reports using company software on your device.
• Balance customer needs and office schedules.

Skills

Interest in Health & Safety

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Driving skills

Tools

Company software

Android/iPad device

Job description

Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer – Qualified, Experienced or Trainee Level positions

Fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals to join as either an experienced or trainee Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer. For a trainee role no experience is needed as full training and support are provided, making this an excellent first step into a Health & Safety career. This is also an excellent opportunity for an experienced / qualified H&S professional.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Safety Coordinator, Facilities Assistant, Compliance Administrator, Risk Trainee, Junior Safety Inspector, Entry-Level Risk Assessor

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

If you have a H&S / SHEQ background, NEBOSH certified, Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment then great. If not, that’s fine too as the company will provide full training and support to help you to obtain your certifications.

SALARY: £120 per Day

LOCATION: Covering Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Self-Employed Contract

WORKING HOURS: 2 – 3 Days per Week

KEY REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this role you will need:

• A Full Driving Licence with your own vehicle (including business insurance) (mileage paid by the company)
• An iPad or Tablet to access the company’s systems

JOB OVERVIEW

The company is expanding and now has an exciting opportunity for either an experienced or trainee Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer to join its supportive team.

As a Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer you will visit customer sites, learn how to carry out risk assessments in Fire, Legionella, Disability Access and Health & Safety, and prepare accurate reports using company software.

This role is perfect if you want to start or progress a career in Health & Safety. With full training, flexible working days and the chance to contribute to safer workplaces, this Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer position offers excellent career potential.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer include:

• Carry Out Inspections: Visit customer sites and gain skills in Fire, Legionella, Health & Safety and Disability Access risk assessments
• Training In Reporting: Use company software on your own Android or iPad device to prepare reports
• Managing Workloads: Work 2–3 days per week, balancing customer needs and office schedules
• Travelling To Sites: Drive to multiple customer locations, with occasional overnight stays (accommodation provided)
• Identifying Risks: Learn how to recognise hazards and recommend remedial actions
• Building Relationships: Work closely with clients and colleagues to deliver excellent service

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• No experience required for Trainee level – full training and support provided
• Strong interest in Health & Safety and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Positive, team-oriented approach
• Comfortable with driving and occasional overnight stays
• UK Driving Licence with your own vehicle (required) (mileage paid)
• Ability to use an Android/iPad device with data connection

DESIRABLE (although not essential)

• Nebosh General Certificate
• Legionella Risk Assessing
• Fire Risk Assessing
• Health & Safety Risk Assessing
• Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment