Occupational Hygienist

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Occupational Hygienist to enhance the Occupational Hygiene program by identifying and controlling workplace health risks. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to evaluate health impacts, conduct training, and perform inspections, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of health and safety.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Review Health Risk Assessments and identify hazards and health impacts.
• Deliver occupational hygiene plans related to various exposure risks.
• Conduct audits of operational sites covering occupational health standards.

Skills

Communication

Occupational Hygiene Knowledge

Hazard Recognition

Education

BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence

Job description

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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 relevant statutory provisions, codes of practice, good practices, and industry guidelines, as well as promoting a positive approach to workplace health risks.

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

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Work with medic/HSEA’s and operational teams to review Health Risk Assessments, identifying hazard categories, hazards, health impacts, routes of entry, and required monitoring/health surveillance programs.
2. Deliver occupational hygiene plans related to exposures and health risks from chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic factors, 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, welding fumes, toxic gases)
• Asbestos Management and surveys, including material and risk assessment scores
• Noise Management and exposure assessments
• Vibration Management and exposure assessments
• Radiation management and assessments
• Thermal hazard assessment
• Potable water management
• Communicable diseases, mould & spores, animal/insect hazards, DSE, fatigue

• Recommend and design control strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate control measures (e.g., LEV, PPE, RPE testing and inspection).

• Deliver occupational hygiene training, including asbestos awareness, dust procedures, PPE/RPE use and maintenance.

• Conduct inspections and audits of operational sites, including support centers and NUIs, covering occupational health and hygiene standards, including accommodation, welfare, and food areas.

• 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.
• At least 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene, with knowledge of measurement techniques.
• Drive and passion to champion occupational hygiene and workplace health risks, influencing management and staff.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to diverse audiences.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

At Perenco, we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Discretionary Bonus