BAE Systems
Occupational Hygiene Technician
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Job Title: Occupational Hygiene Technician
Location:
Govan or Scotstoun, 4.5 days per week onsite, half day on Friday.
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Up to £49,500 dependent on skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job description:
Are you looking to develop a career in occupational hygiene, health risk management, or the wider SHE profession?
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Occupational Hygiene team. As an Occupational Hygiene Technician, you will work alongside experienced professionals to help identify, assess and control workplace health risks. You will gain practical experience monitoring exposures such as noise, dust, fumes and chemicals, helping to protect the health and wellbeing of our employees across our shipbuilding operations.
Core duties:
- Supporting occupational hygiene surveys and workplace exposure monitoring activities.
- Assisting with noise, dust, fume and chemical exposure assessments.
- Collecting, recording and managing monitoring data accurately.
- Supporting the completion of health risk assessments and reports.
- Working with operational teams to help identify health hazards and effective control measures.
- Assisting in ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company standards.
- Developing your technical knowledge and skills through training and practical experience.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of workplace health programmes.
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Essential Skills:
- Degree-level qualification in a science-related subject (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or similar) or a recognised Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent), with a good interest in progressing a career in Occupational Hygiene.
- Demonstrate considerable influencing skills to help operationalise, integrate and deliver processes, projects and organisational change
- Completed BOHS modules, or working towards completion of BOHS modules.
The SHE Technical Services Team:
Acting as subject matter experts, the team works closely with operations, project teams, contractors and leadership to identify, assess and control risks that could impact the health of people, the environment and business performance.
The team delivers specialist monitoring, assessment, compliance and governance activities to ensure legal, regulatory and company requirements are met while supporting the safe and sustainable delivery of business objectives.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
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A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
13th August 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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