Graduate Health & Safety Officer
Caerphilly
Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits
Full-time | Permanent
Rhino Recruitment are working with a leading fire safety specialist to recruit a Graduate Health & Safety Officer to join their growing compliance team in Caerphilly.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate looking to begin or develop their career in health and safety within a well-established organisation that delivers critical fire safety services across the UK.
You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, gaining valuable hands-on experience across multiple projects while developing your knowledge of health and safety management systems and compliance.
The Role
As a Graduate Health & Safety Officer, you will support the organisation’s health and safety management systems and compliance processes while gaining exposure to a wide range of operational activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 requirements
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Assisting with the development and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures
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Carrying out site inspections and audits with guidance and support
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Assisting with the preparation and review of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and COSHH assessments
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Supporting accident and near-miss investigations and follow-up actions
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Assisting with occupational health monitoring and wellbeing initiatives
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Maintaining accurate health and safety records and documentation
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Helping deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks and training
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Supporting PPE management and equipment checks
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Participating in the Employee Health & Safety Committee
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Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation
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Keeping up to date with health and safety legislation and industry best practice
About the Client
Our client is a well-established fire safety company specialising in services such as:
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Fire stopping
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Fire detection systems
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Alarm systems
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Fire extinguishers
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Fire risk assessments
They are recognised for their commitment to protecting people, property, and the environment, with safety and continual improvement at the heart of their operations.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
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A relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Level 6 or working towards)
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IOSH membership (TechIOSH or GradIOSH) or willingness to work towards it
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Basic understanding of UK health and safety legislation
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Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
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Strong communication skills and a professional approach
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Good organisational skills and attention to detail
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Confident IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
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A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Desirable
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Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
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Knowledge of continuous improvement or root cause analysis techniques
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Previous experience through a placement, internship, or relevant work experience
What’s on Offer
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Structured training and mentoring to support career development
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Opportunity to gain practical experience across multiple sites and projects
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Company uniform and PPE provided
Benefits
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Private medical insurance
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Stakeholder pension scheme
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Company events
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Sick pay
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Health & wellbeing programme
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Perkbox employee rewards scheme