Occupational Hygienist

Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant

Location:

Oxfordshire area

Salary: £27,000-£35,000 (DOE) + benefits & profit share

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Start: ASAP

A specialist, employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant to join its expanding team. The company focuses on dust and air quality monitoring, consultancy services, equipment development, and laboratory analysis.

As an Employee-Owned Business, collaboration, scientific integrity, ethical practice and transparency are central to how the organisation operates-team members benefit directly from company success through the profit-sharing structure.

• Carry out occupational exposure assessments (dust, fibres, VOCs, gases and more) across a range of site types.
• Produce clear, accurate interpretative technical reports.
• Contribute to noise exposure work and LEV testing (training available).
• Assist with handling client enquiries, preparing quotes, and supporting new business opportunities.

The role is mainly office-based, with frequent travel to sites throughout the UK and potential for hybrid working once fully trained.

• At least 1 year of experience in occupational or industrial hygiene, including monitoring airborne contaminants and noise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong technical report writing ability.
• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
• Solid understanding of COSHH, EH40, and key MDHS methods.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

• BOHS membership.
• Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Awareness of indoor air quality standards (e.g., BREEAM).
• Experience in LEV testing or handling sales/enquiry processes.
• Strong customer service skills and confidence in client‑facing and lone‑working scenarios.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away from home.

• Employee ownership with profit-sharing.
• Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM).
• Competitive salary and 7% pension contribution.
• Private health and dental insurance.
• Access to company vehicle schemes (subject to availability).
• Friendly, collaborative working environment with excellent development opportunities.
• Diverse workload with UK-wide and occasional international travel.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Please get in touch with Abi King at Penguin Recruitment