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