Location
Newcastle
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/10/2025
Closing date
06/11/2025
Occupational Hygienist
Location: Midlands
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
A leading environmental and occupational health consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Hygienist to join its expanding team in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values technical excellence, professional growth, and employee wellbeing.
The Role
As an Occupational Hygienist, you'll work on a varied portfolio of projects across multiple industries - assessing workplace environments, monitoring exposure levels, and helping organisations protect employee health and meet compliance standards.
You'll take responsibility for conducting surveys, analysing results, and providing clear, evidence-based recommendations to clients, ensuring workplaces remain safe, compliant, and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out occupational hygiene surveys across a diverse range of sectors.
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Undertake dust, fume, noise, and vibration exposure monitoring.
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Prepare detailed risk assessments and high-quality technical reports.
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Provide practical advice to clients on control measures and regulatory compliance.
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Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to business development and client care.
About You
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1-2 years' experience in occupational hygiene or workplace exposure monitoring.
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Working towards or completion of BOHS modules (W501-W507).
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Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Hygiene, or a related discipline.
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Excellent technical, organisational, and communication skills.
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Strong client-facing abilities and a proactive approach.
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Full UK driving licence required.
What's On Offer
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Competitive salary £30,000 - £40,000, based on experience.
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Private healthcare and company pension scheme.
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Professional development funding and full support for BOHS training modules.
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25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Clear career progression within a respected and growing consultancy.
Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to work with an expert team making a real difference to workplace health and safety across the UK. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of projects, receive full training support, and be encouraged to grow your expertise within a supportive environment.
To apply or learn more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.
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Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect of this position.