Occupational Hygienist

Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant
Location: Oxfordshire region
Salary: 27,000-35,000 (DOE) + benefits & profit share
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start: ASAP

An employee-owned environmental consultancy is seeking a motivated early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant to join its growing team. The organisation specialises in air quality and dust monitoring, technical consultancy, equipment innovation and laboratory analysis.

As an Employee-Owned business, the company places strong emphasis on teamwork, scientific accuracy, ethical standards and openness. Staff share directly in the company's success through a profit-sharing model.

In this diverse position, you will:

• Conduct occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and other substances) across a variety of sites.

• Prepare concise, high-quality interpretative reports.

• Support noise exposure assessments and LEV testing (full training provided).

• Assist with client queries, producing quotations and contributing to business development.

The role is primarily office-based, with regular travel to sites nationwide and the option for hybrid working once training is complete.

Essential

• Minimum 1 year's experience in occupational or industrial hygiene, including monitoring airborne contaminants and noise.

• Strong communication skills and proven ability to write technical reports.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to analyse and interpret large data sets.

• Solid understanding of COSHH, EH40 and key MDHS methodologies.

• Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• BOHS membership.

• Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science or similar.

• Familiarity with indoor air quality frameworks (e.g., BREEAM).

• Experience with LEV testing or supporting sales/enquiry processes.

• Confident client-facing manner and ability to work independently.

• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight.

• Employee ownership with profit-share.

• Funding for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM).

• Competitive salary plus 7% pension contribution.

• Private medical and dental cover.

• Access to company vehicle schemes (subject to availability).

• Supportive, friendly workplace with strong career development pathways.

• Varied workload with UK-wide and occasional international travel.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

To apply or find out more, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.