Contract Occupational Hygienist – Air Monitoring (UK-wide)
Company: ORBIS Environmental Limited
Location: Head Office Bridgend (reporting line) with nationwide travel to client sites
Contract Type: Self-employed / Contract (1–5 days/week, flexible)
Day Rates: £350/day (site surveys) + expenses & mileage (incl. hotels & meals); £300/day (report writing, remote)
About ORBIS
ORBIS Environmental Limited is a specialist safety & compliance consultancy working primarily across manufacturing, engineering, and other high-risk industries, with additional work across healthcare and wider sectors. Our team delivers practical, cost-effective compliance services including occupational hygiene and exposure monitoring across the UK. orbisenvironmental.comThe Health & Safety Event 2024
The Role
The core function is to carry out standard occupational air monitoring and exposure sampling (personal & static) for dusts, fumes, vapours and gases across UK client sites, and to produce clear, compliant reports with actionable controls (typical 1:1 ratio — one survey day followed by one reporting day).
Experience with isocyanates monitoring (e.g., paints/PU processes) and biological monitoring is advantageous (not mandatory). Experience with Noise at Work and Control of Vibration at Work assessments is also beneficial but not essential.
You will report to the Head of Operations based at our Bridgend head office.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and conduct air monitoring / occupational hygiene sampling at sites nationwide.
* Assess results against COSHH & HSE guidance (e.g., WELs) and draft practical control recommendations.
* Produce structured technical reports (clear methods, results, interpretation, controls).
* Liaise professionally with clients and the Head of Operations for scheduling and quality.
What We Offer
* £350/day for on-site survey work + covered expenses (mileage, hotels, meals).
* £300/day for remote report writing (home or office of your choice).
* Flexible contracting: 1–5 days/week depending on your availability and project demand.
* Consistent pipeline with reputable clients in manufacturing/engineering & high-risk environments. orbisenvironmental.comThe Health & Safety Event 2024
Requirements (must-haves)
* BOHS membership (or equivalent professional membership) to demonstrate competence.
* Proven hands-on experience in occupational hygiene air monitoring / exposure assessment.
* Strong data handling and technical report writing skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide (including overnights).
* Able to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines.
Nice to Have
* Isocyanates monitoring (MDI/TDI) and/or biological monitoring experience.
* Experience with Noise at Work and/or Vibration assessments.
* BOHS modules (W501–W507) or similar credentials.
* A related degree is welcome but not required.
How to Apply
Email your CV and availability to
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £250.00-£350.00 per day
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Experience:
* Occupational Hygiene (BOHS): 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 75% (required)
Reference ID: ORBIS Occ Hygiene - Contract