Health & Safety Risk Assessor / H&S Officer / Qualified or Trainee (AWDO-C14126) in Dartford)

AWD online; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and safety consulting firm in Dartford is offering positions for Health & Safety Risk Assessors / Officers for both experienced and trainee levels. The role involves conducting risk assessments at client sites, with full training provided for newcomers. Strong communication and a willingness to learn are essential. This opportunity includes flexible working hours and driving responsibilities. Competitive pay is offered at £120 per day.

Benefits

Full training provided

Flexible working hours

Mileage paid for travel

Qualifications

• No experience required for trainee position.
• Strong interest in health & safety.
• UK driving licence required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments at customer sites.
• Use company software to prepare reports.
• Travel to various locations for inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment

Tools

Android or iPad device

Company software

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

Salary: £120 per day (based on training and experience)

Location: Covering Dartford, Kent

Job type: Full‑time or Part‑time, self‑employed contract

Working hours: Flexible 2 – 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

Key Requirements

• 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 software

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 to carry out risk assessments in fire, legionella 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 position offers excellent career potential.

Duties

• Carry out inspections: visit customer sites and gain skills in fire, legionella and health & safety risk assessments
• Training in reporting: use company software on your own Android or iPad device to prepare reports
• Managing workloads: work 2–5 days per week, balancing customer needs and office schedules
• Travelling to sites: drive to multiple customer locations, with occasional overnight stays (accommodation booked by the scheduling team)
• 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

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of job applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO-C14126

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