Occupational Hygienist
Oxfordshire | Full-time | Permanent
£27,000 - £35,000 DOE + benefits + profit share
An employee-owned environmental consultancy is expanding its Oxfordshire team and is seeking an early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant.
This is a strong opportunity to build a long-term career within a science-led consultancy that offers structured training, mentorship from senior specialists, and clear progression within a collaborative, employee-owned business.
About the company
The consultancy provides specialist occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services across the UK, including:
Workplace exposure monitoring
Indoor air quality assessments
Dust and airborne contaminant monitoring
Technical consultancy support
Bespoke equipment design
Laboratory testing and analysis
As an employee-owned organisation, the company promotes shared success, technical excellence, and teamwork - supported by a profit-sharing model.
The role
This is a practical, hands-on position where you'll work closely with experienced consultants to develop both technical expertise and client-facing skills.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and airborne contaminants)
Analysing monitoring data and producing clear technical reports
Supporting surveys such as noise monitoring and LEV assessments (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 following initial training.
What we're looking for
Essential
Minimum 1 year's experience in occupational/industrial hygiene
Experience monitoring airborne contaminants and noise
Strong technical reporting skills
Confident with 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 or 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
Apply
To apply or learn more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment