Occupational Hygienist

Airbus S.A.S.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Specialist to manage chemical safety and workplace health hazards. You will analyze workplace conditions, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and develop effective control measures. Ideal candidates will hold a BOHS qualification or equivalent, with proficiency in risk assessments and monitoring techniques. The role offers a competitive salary and development opportunities within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Personal development programs

Health and wellbeing benefits

Family and caregiving support

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workplace risk assessments for chemical exposure.
• Proficiency in monitoring strategies within the UK.
• Commitment to integrity and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the chemical safety lifecycle for Filton and Broughton sites.
• Identify and develop solutions for potential health hazards.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

Skills

Chemical risk assessment

Workplace health hazard identification

Data analysis against regulations

Education

BOHS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Industrial hygiene monitoring equipment

Job description

Are you a proactive and dedicated Environment, Health and Safety Specialist looking to make a significant impact? We're searching for a talented individual to join our Occupational Hygiene team at Filton. This isn't just a compliance role; it's an opportunity to be a key player in protecting our workforce. You will be the go-to expert for chemical risk assessments, proactively identifying and evaluating workplace health hazards through inspections and sampling. You'll analyse data against UK regulations, design effective control measures, and develop crucial training programs. Working across our UK sites and representing the country on a transnational level, you will be instrumental in preventing work-related ill health.

How you will contribute to the team:

1. Taking ownership of chemical safety: Manage the full lifecycle of chemical risk, from assessing and approving new materials to hazard communication for our Filton and Broughton sites.
2. Being our proactive Occupational Hygiene expert: Identify, monitor, and evaluate potential health hazards, developing solutions like engineering controls and PPE.
3. Ensuring compliance: Be the key contact for UK health and safety legislation, ensuring practices meet or exceed HSE standards.
4. Qualifications and Experience: Hold a BOHS qualification (or be actively working towards it) or an equivalent in chemical risk assessment. Proven experience in workplace risk assessments for chemical exposure, monitoring strategies within the UK, and proficiency with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and data analysis.
5. Developing and implementing exposure control measures: Including engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
6. Commitment to integrity and compliance: Be aware of potential risks and act responsibly, supporting the company's reputation and growth.
7. Personal and professional growth: Airbus supports development with tailored solutions, fostering diversity and inclusion, and ensuring equal opportunities.
8. Additional Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, personal development programs, health and wellbeing benefits, family and caregiving support, and an inclusive environment.

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