Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant
Location: Oxfordshire (approx.)
Salary: GBP27,000 : GBP35,000 (depending on experience) + benefits and profit share
Contract: Permanent, Full:time
Start Date: As soon as possible
A small, independent, employee:owned environmental consultancy is seeking an early:career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant to join its growing team. The organisation specialises in dust and air quality monitoring, consultancy, equipment design, and laboratory analysis.
As an Employee:Owned Business (EOB), the company values collaboration, professionalism, scientific rigour and transparent, ethical, sustainable working practices. Employees share equally in company success through the EOB structure.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
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Conduct occupational exposure monitoring (dust, fibres, VOCs, gases, etc.) across varied site environments
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Produce high:quality interpretative technical reports
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Support noise exposure assessments and LEV testing (training provided if needed)
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Assist with handling enquiries, quotations and development of new work opportunities
The position is primarily office:based with regular UK:wide site visits and the option for some hybrid working once sufficiently experienced.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience
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Minimum 1 year of experience in occupational/industrial hygiene (including monitoring of airborne substances and noise)
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Strong written and spoken English, including technical report writing
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
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Ability to process and analyse large datasets
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Understanding of COSHH, EH40 and relevant MDHS guidance
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Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
Desirable
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Membership of BOHS
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Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Hygiene or related field
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Knowledge of indoor air quality guidelines (e.g., BREEAM)
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Experience with LEV testing or sales/enquiry handling
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Strong customer service and communication skills
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Confidence with both client:facing work and lone working on site
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Willingness to travel and stay away when required
Benefits
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Employee:ownership status with profit:sharing
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Support for professional memberships (e.g., BOHS, IES, IAQM)
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Competitive salary with 7 pension contribution
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Private health insurance and dental care
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Access to company vehicle schemes (subject to availability)
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Friendly, supportive team environment with strong development opportunities
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Diverse project work with UK:wide (and occasional overseas) travel
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
How
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