Occupational Hygienist
Occupational Hygienist
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Job Description
Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Professional II
Working Pattern: Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Summary
At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.
We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work work for you.
Nationality visas and vetting: Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtainSecurity Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.
Job description
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and wellbeing of personnel in critical defence operations Do you excel in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a significant impact If so Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is seeking an occupational hygienist to join their team.
In this role youll be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on occupational risks and the necessary preventative and control measures across DE&S sites. Your role will involve supporting the business by assuring risks are minimized to As Low As is Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) and are managed in compliance with current regulations and policies.
This position offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact through their expertise. If you are adaptable and committed to excellence in every aspect of your work this role is for you. Strong communication skills both written and verbal are essential along with a flexible attitude and the ability to work independently while effectively prioritising your workload. Additionally you must be capable of working collaboratively within a team demonstrating a diligent and conscientious approach.
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular inperson attendance is required to promote the benefits of facetoface collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support worklife balance. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role.
What youll be doing
- Ensuring business occupation health surveys monitoring and assessment regimes align with current legislation and policy
- Understanding the legal requirements and importance of risk reduction and ensuring this is both shared and disseminated across DE&S
- Helping the business in the application and development of principles of good practice for the control of exposure to substances hazardous to health
- Operating and assurance regimes which undertakes onsite assessments to identify the level of personal exposure to chemical physical ergonomic biological and psychosocial hazards and the prevention and control measures required which are proportionate to that risk
- Manage health surveillance programme including advice and guidance to site personnel governance and trend analysis establish leading and lagging indicators
- Train organisational staff on health issues such as asbestos legionella and control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) awareness
Due to the frequent travel required in the role there may be the need for overnight stays and it is important that the applicant has a full and current driving licence.
Person specification
To be successful with your application youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Certificate in occupational hygiene or equivalent leading to the Diploma of Professional Competence in occupational hygiene during deployment (if not already held)
- Clear demonstrable experience in changing and improving processes and a strong background in effective decision making
- Evidence of strong Leadership and communication skills
- Full and current Driving Licence
- Relevant professional membership for example The British Occupational Hygiene society where not held the successful candidate will be supported to attain professional membership
In addition to the responsibilities above the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- OHSEP Fundamentals Expert
- OH Professional Competencies Hazardous substances Practitioner
- Communicating and Influencing CSBC 3
- Delivering at Pace CSBC 3
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
- Flexible working options
- Marketleading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
- Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive familyfriendly organisation to be a part of and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.
Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions: personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessedhere.
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
- Presift We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
- Sift Your CV will be assessed against the following categories using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
- Interview If youre invited to interview youll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact department via email:
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Recruitment Complaints Civil Service Commission
Reserve Lists
Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies a Reserve List may be created for other similar roles in the Civil Service. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same role or other similar roles with closely matching essential criteria without further testing of merit.
Offering at a lower level
If youre not successful at interview we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application youll be scored against criteria for the lowerlevel role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.
Employment Type
Full-Time
