Graduate Health & Safety Officer
Caerphilly | Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits | Full-time | Permanent
Rhino Recruitment is 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.
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 requirements
* Assist with the development and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures
* Carry out site inspections and audits with guidance and support
* Assist with the preparation and review of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and COSHH assessments
* Support accident and near‑miss investigations and follow‑up actions
* Assist with occupational health monitoring and wellbeing initiatives
* Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation
* Help deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks and training
* Support PPE management and equipment checks
* Participate in the Employee Health & Safety Committee
* Promote a positive health and safety culture across the organisation
* Keep 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 fire stopping, fire detection systems, alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and 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
* A relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Level 6 or working towards)
* IOSH membership (TechIOSH or GradIOSH) or willingness to work towards it
* Basic understanding of UK health and safety legislation
* Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
* Strong communication skills and a professional approach
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confident IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Desirable
* Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
* Knowledge of continuous improvement or root cause analysis techniques
* Previous experience through a placement, internship, or relevant work experience
What's on Offer
* Structured training and mentoring to support career development
* Opportunity to gain practical experience across multiple sites and projects
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Company uniform and PPE provided
Benefits
* Private medical insurance
* Stakeholder pension scheme
* Company events
* Sick pay
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Perkbox employee rewards scheme
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