Occupational Hygienist

Occupational Hygienist
Oxfordshire | Full-time | Permanent
£27,000-£35,000 DOE + benefits + profit share

An employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking for an early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant to join its expanding Oxfordshire team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in a science-led consultancy, with structured training, mentorship from senior specialists, and clear progression within a collaborative employee-owned business.

About the Company

The consultancy delivers specialist occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services across the UK, including:

Workplace exposure monitoring

Indoor air quality assessments

Dust and air monitoring

Technical consultancy support

Bespoke equipment design

Laboratory testing and analysis

As an employee-owned organisation, the company promotes shared success, technical excellence, and collaboration, supported by a profit-sharing model.

The Role

This is a practical, hands-on role with strong support from experienced consultants as you develop technical and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases, airborne contaminants)

Analysing monitoring data and producing clear technical reports

Supporting surveys such as noise monitoring and LEV assessments (full training provided)

Assisting with client enquiries, quotations, and business development

The role is primarily office-based with regular UK site work. Hybrid working is available after initial training.

What We're Looking For

Essential

At least 1 year's experience in occupational/industrial hygiene

Experience with airborne contaminant and noise monitoring

Strong technical report writing skills

Confident using Word and Excel

Ability to interpret and manage large datasets

Knowledge of COSHH, EH40 and MDHS guidance

Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Desirable

BOHS membership

Relevant degree (Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science or similar)

Knowledge of IAQ frameworks (e.g. BREEAM)

LEV testing experience

Experience supporting quotations/commercial enquiries

Comfortable in client-facing situations

Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

Employee ownership + profit share

Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM)

7% employer pension contribution

Private medical and dental insurance

Company vehicle scheme (subject to availability)

Ongoing training and development

UK travel with occasional overseas opportunities

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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To apply or learn more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment