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 for an early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant to join its growing technical team in Oxfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to build a long-term career in a supportive, science-led business, offering structured training, ongoing mentorship, and clear progression.
About the Company
The business delivers specialist occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services across the UK, including:
Workplace exposure monitoring
Indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments
Dust and air monitoring
Technical consultancy support
Bespoke equipment design
Laboratory testing and analysis
As an employee-owned company, the culture is built around collaboration, high standards, and shared success - supported by a profit-sharing scheme.
The Role
This is a practical, hands-on position, with strong support from senior colleagues as you develop your technical and client-facing skills. You'll be involved in:
Delivering occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and other airborne contaminants)
Analysing results and producing clear, accurate technical reports
Supporting related surveys such as noise monitoring and LEV assessments (training provided)
Responding to client enquiries, assisting with quotations, and supporting business development activities
The role is primarily office-based, with regular UK site visits. Hybrid working is available once initial training is complete.
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 using MS Word and Excel
Comfortable handling and interpreting 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)
Experience with 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 and profit-sharing scheme
Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM)
Competitive salary plus 7% employer pension contribution
Private medical and dental insurance
Company vehicle scheme (subject to availability)
Friendly, supportive team with excellent 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