Graduate Health & Safety Officer

Position: Graduate Health & Safety Officer
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:

Supporting the Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 requirements

Assisting with the development and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures

Carrying out site inspections and audits with guidance and support

Assisting with the preparation and review of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and COSHH assessments

Supporting accident and near-miss investigations and follow-up actions

Assisting with occupational health monitoring and wellbeing initiatives

Maintaining accurate health and safety records and documentation

Helping deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks and training

Supporting PPE management and equipment checks

Participating in the Employee Health & Safety Committee

Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation

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:

Fire stopping

Fire detection systems

Alarm systems

Fire extinguishers

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