Occupational Hygienist

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection company in East Kilbride is looking for an Occupational Hygienist. You will monitor workplace exposure to hazards, prepare reports, and contribute to maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates have BOHS/IOA qualifications and strong communication skills. A competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday with buy options

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of the client’s workforce.
• An ability to self-manage workload & deadlines.
• Relevant BOHS / IOA qualifications.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Attend clients' operational sites to safely perform scheduled monitoring.
• Prepare detailed technical occupational hygiene reports.
• Comply with SOCOTEC’s management systems.
• Maintain your occupational hygiene continuous professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Education

Relevant BOHS / IOA qualifications

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST, East Kilbride

Are you interested in Occupational Hygiene? This could be your opportunity to excel as an Occupational Hygienist, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Occupational Hygienist to join our Environment & Safety Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a dedicated, reliable Occupational Hygienist to join our Environmental Team. As a member of the team, it is key that you have the balance to be driven and independent, as well as being a strong team player. A background in safety and exposure monitoring, as well as knowledge of the industry are essential in order to thrive in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Attend clients' operational sites to safely perform scheduled monitoring to determine occupational exposure to dust, fume, noise, vibration, and other workplace health hazards
• Prepare detailed technical occupational hygiene reports to SOCOTEC’s high quality standards
• Comply with SOCOTEC’s various management systems (Health & safety, Environmental, Quality)
• Be proactive in maintaining your occupational hygiene continuous professional development (CPD)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of the client’s workforce
• An ability to self-manage workload & deadlines
• Relevant BOHS / IOA qualifications
• A full driving licence

About the Environmental Team:

Our Environmental team comprises specialists operating in areas such as Environmental Monitoring and Consultancy, Occupational Hygiene, and supporting laboratories. Our services include on-site monitoring, sample collection, consultancy on large projects, and onsite works for dust, noise, and emissions. We pride ourselves on comprehensive support for our clients using our highly trained employees.

What’s in it for you?

Along with a competitive salary, benefits include 25 days holiday (with buy options), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family-friendly support, discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced pension. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

With over 2,000 colleagues across divisions, we deliver world-class testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK. We support your career development with opportunities for local, national, or global work, and provide support for your personal and professional growth. #YouGrowWeGrow

We aim to build a safer and more sustainable world through innovative solutions, prioritizing social and environmental concerns in all our operations.