Health & Safety Technician (Occupational Health)

Health & Safety Technician

Glasgow
4.5 Days Onsite | Half Day Every Friday

Are you looking to continue developing a career in Health Risk Management, Occupational Hygiene or the wider Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) profession?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Hygiene Technician to join a specialist SHE Technical Services team supporting complex engineering and manufacturing operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Occupational Hygiene professionals, gaining hands-on experience in identifying, assessing and controlling workplace health risks while helping to protect employee health and wellbeing.

The Role

As an Occupational Hygiene Technician, you will assist in monitoring and assessing workplace exposures, helping ensure compliance with health and safety legislation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Support occupational hygiene surveys and exposure monitoring activities
Assist with noise, dust, fume and chemical exposure assessments
Collect, record and manage workplace monitoring data accurately
Support the preparation of health risk assessments and technical reports
Work closely with operational teams to identify workplace health hazards and effective control measures
Assist in maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation and internal standards
Develop technical expertise through training, mentoring and practical experience
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of workplace health and wellbeing programmes

What We're Looking For

Essential

Degree-qualified in a science-related discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or similar; or
Recognised Health & Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
Strong interest in pursuing a career in Occupational Hygiene
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to support the delivery of projects, processes and organisational change
BOHS modules completed or currently working towards completion

Desirable

Previous exposure to occupational hygiene, environmental monitoring, manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments
Experience supporting workplace health risk assessments

About the Team

The SHE Technical Services Team acts as a centre of expertise, partnering with operational teams, contractors, project managers and business leaders to identify, assess and manage health-related risks.
The team delivers specialist monitoring, compliance, governance and risk management activities that support safe, sustainable and legally compliant operations.

What's on Offer?

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid and flexible working options
4.5-day working week
Early finish every Friday
Structured training and career development

Career Development

Professional mentoring and support
Exposure to complex industrial and engineering environments
Opportunities to progress within Occupational Hygiene and the wider SHE profession
Continuous learning and development opportunities

Additional Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive wellbeing support
Financial and lifestyle benefits
Inclusive and supportive working environment
Long-term career development opportunities

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be able to satisfy security screening requirements, including verification of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK and residency checks where applicable.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about workplace health, enjoy working with people, and want to build a rewarding career in Occupational Hygiene within a highly technical environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your Health, Safety & Environment career
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed