Job Ref: 213368509

Date: 2021-03-16 10:02:08

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Trainee Technician
RPS Occupational Hygiene division have a great opportunity for an Trainee to join the team
RPS Occupational Hygiene division identify, assess and control risks to workers' health from hazards present at their workplace. Occupational Hygiene issues commonly arise at large manufacturing sites and processing facilities where complex mechanical processes are in operation.
We are seeking an enthusiastic trainee looking to build a rewarding career in an industry renowned and growing team. The right individual will be fully supported with in-house and external training to assist in their eventual progression to the BOHS Certificate of Competence.
Main responsibilities
* Undertaking technical activities including face fit testing, LEV testing, indoor air quality surveys, COSHH assessments and noise surveys on behalf of the company once trained
* Attending site throughout the UK to witness these activities
* Providing data, samples for analysis and the provision of technical reports
* Progress reports to the office / line manager in line with company procedures
Requirements
* Hold a full clean UK driving license and willingness to travel
* A reliable team player with strong organizational skills
* Ability to work alone effectively
* Good interpretation skills of numerical data
* Strong IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel used in the production of detailed technical reports to our clients
* Excellent communication skills both face to face and over the telephone
* An adaptive and flexible approach
* A science related degree or equivalent is preferred
What we offer you
We will give you the opportunity to work with some of the best talent in this industry. We offer you a work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking – to drive solutions-based outputs that deliver sustainable benefit for our clients, their projects and the environment. We also actively encourage global mobility opportunities for our talented people, enabling us to deliver interconnected sectors and services, and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 24 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Critical illness cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Dental Cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and a BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
About RPS
RPS is a leading global professional services firm with over 4,600 people. We benefit from the scale of business that allows us to work on large and/or exciting projects and, at the same time, we retain the local presence in our markets which fosters positive engagement with our clients. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy.
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies
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