Health & Safety Risk Assessor / H&S Officer / Qualified or Trainee

AWD online
Reading, Berkshire

Job Description

Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer – Qualified, Experienced or Trainee Level positions

Fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals to join as either an experienced or trainee Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer. For a trainee role no experience is needed as full training and support are provided, making this an excellent first step into a Health & Safety career. This is also an excellent opportunity for an experienced / qualified H&S professional.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Safety Coordinator, Facilities Assistant, Compliance Administrator, Risk Trainee, Junior Safety Inspector, Entry-Level Risk Assessor

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

If you have a H&S / SHEQ background, NEBOSH certified, Intermediate Level in Fire Risk Assessment then great. If not, that’s fine too as the company will provide full training and support to help you to obtain your certifications.

SALARY: £120 per Day (based on training and experience)

LOCATION: Covering Reading, Berkshire

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Self-Employed Contract

WORKING HOURS: Flexible 2 – 3 Days per Week, Monday to Friday

KEY REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this role you will need:

  • A Full Driving Licence with your own vehicle (including business insurance) (mileage paid by the company)
  • An iPad or Tablet to access the company’s software
  • Legionnaires’ Thermometer Kit
  • Laser distance measuring tool (digital)

JOB OVERVIEW

The company is expanding and now has an exciting opportunity for either an experienced or trainee Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer to join its supportive team.

As a Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer you will visit customer sites to carry out risk assessments in Fire, Legionella and Health & Safety, and prepare accurate reports using company software.

This role is perfect if you want to start or progress a career in Health & Safety. With full training, flexible working days and the chance to contribute to safer workplaces, this Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer position offers excellent career potential.

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Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Health & Safety Risk Assessor / Health & Safety Officer include:

  • Carry out Inspections: Visit customer sites and gain skills in Fire, Legionella and Health & Safety risk assessments
  • Training in Reporting: Use company software on your own Android or iPad device to prepare reports
  • Managing Workloads: Work 2–4 days per week, balancing customer needs and office schedules
  • Travelling to Sites: Drive to multiple customer locations, with occasional overnight stays (accommodation booked by the scheduling team)
  • Identifying Risks: Learn how to recognise hazards and recommend remedial actions
  • Building Relationships: Work closely with clients and colleagues to deliver excellent service

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  • No experience required for Trainee level – full training and support provided
  • Strong interest in Health & Safety and willingness to learn
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Positive, team-oriented approach
  • Comfortable with driving and occasional overnight stays
  • UK Driving Licence with your own vehicle (required) (mileage paid)
  • Ability to use an Android/iPad device with data connection

DESIRABLE (although not essential)

  • Nebosh General Certificate
  • Legionella Risk Assessing
  • Health & Safety Risk Assessing
  • Intermediate Level in Fire Risk Assessment

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-C14538

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Posted 2026-03-23

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