Occupational Hygienist

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is looking for an Occupational Hygienist to deliver health risk management programs across its UK operations. The role involves assessing workplace risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and promoting best practices in occupational health. Ideal candidates will hold a BOHS Certificate and have a passion for workplace safety. The position offers travel opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in occupational hygiene, including measurement techniques.
• Ability to deliver training on asbestos awareness and PPE use.
• Passion for promoting workplace health risks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational hygiene plans for chemical and physical risks.
• Conduct Health Risk Assessments and identify necessary controls.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards across sites.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Occupational Hygiene Promotion

Education

BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene

Job description

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Occupational Hygienist, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Perenco

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

This is a great opportunity to join our dedicated QSSHE team at Perenco, where you will be responsible for delivering the Occupational Hygiene program.

The primary focus of this position is the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace health risks across Perenco UK operations in the Southern North Sea. Continual improvement and standardization of monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems are core components of this role. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with statutory provisions, codes of practice, and industry guidelines, while promoting a positive approach to workplace health risks.

This position is based in Norwich, working Monday to Friday, with some travel to offshore and onshore sites as required.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Review Health Risk Assessments with medic/HSEA’s and operational teams to identify hazards and required monitoring or surveillance.
• Deliver occupational hygiene plans related to chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic risks, including but not limited to:
• Hazardous Substance Management and COSHH risk assessments
• Chemical workplace exposure monitoring (e.g., benzene, toluene, xylene, mercury, lead, chromium, solvents, cement-based products, welding fumes, toxic gases)
• Asbestos Management and surveys
• Noise and vibration management and assessments
• Ionising and non-ionising radiation management
• Thermal hazard assessment
• Potable water management
• Communicable diseases, mould, spores, animal and insect hazards, DSE, fatigue

• Recommend and implement control strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate controls, including LEV/PPE/RPE testing and inspections.
• Deliver occupational hygiene training, e.g., asbestos awareness, dust procedures, PPE/RPE use and maintenance.
• Ensure assurance processes like inspections and audits are performed across all operational sites, including support centers and NUIs, covering occupational health and hygiene standards.
• Maintain calibration systems for occupational hygiene equipment.

Key Requirements Include:

• Occupational Hygienist working towards or holding a BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (via a BOHS-accredited degree or BOHS W & P modules).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene, including measurement techniques.
• Passion and drive to promote occupational hygiene and workplace health risks throughout the organization.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations and reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

At Perenco, we value our employees and offer competitive salaries and benefits, including a discretionary bonus.