Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant
Oxfordshire | Permanent | Full-time | ASAP Start
£27,000-£35,000 DOE + benefits + profit share
An employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking to hire an early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant to join its expanding technical team in Oxfordshire.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in a supportive, science-led business, with structured training, mentorship, and clear progression.
The Company
The team provides specialist occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services, including:
Workplace exposure monitoring
Indoor air quality assessments
Dust and air monitoring
Technical consultancy support
Bespoke equipment design
Laboratory testing and analysis
With employee ownership at the heart of the culture, the business promotes collaboration, high standards, and shared success through a profit-sharing scheme.
The Role
This is a hands-on position with strong support from senior colleagues as you build your technical and client-facing skills. You'll be involved in:
Conducting occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and other workplace contaminants)
Analysing results and producing clear, accurate technical reports
Supporting related surveys including noise monitoring and LEV assessments (training provided)
Responding to client enquiries, assisting with quotations, and supporting business development activity
The role is mainly office-based, with regular UK site work. Hybrid working is available after the initial training period.
What We're Looking For
Essential
Minimum 1 year's experience in occupational/industrial hygiene, including airborne contaminant and noise monitoring
Strong communication skills and proven technical report writing ability
Confident with MS Word and Excel
Comfortable handling and presenting large datasets
Working knowledge of COSHH, EH40 and MDHS guidance
Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
Desirable
BOHS membership
Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science or similar
Knowledge of IAQ standards/frameworks (e.g. BREEAM)
Exposure to LEV testing and/or supporting quotes and commercial enquiries
Confident working independently in a client-facing role
Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
Benefits
Employee ownership + profit-sharing scheme
Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM)
Competitive salary + 7% employer pension contribution
Private medical and dental insurance
Company vehicle scheme (subject to availability)
Friendly, supportive team with strong training and development
UK travel with potential occasional overseas work
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Apply
To apply or find out more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment