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