Location
Witney
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
03/12/2025
Closing date
24/12/2025
Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant
Location: Oxfordshire area
Salary: £27,000-£35,000 (DOE) + benefits & profit share
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start: ASAP
A specialist, employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant to join its expanding team. The company focuses on dust and air quality monitoring, consultancy services, equipment development, and laboratory analysis.
As an Employee-Owned Business, collaboration, scientific integrity, ethical practice and transparency are central to how the organisation operates-team members benefit directly from company success through the profit-sharing structure.
Role Overview
In this varied role, you will:
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Carry out occupational exposure assessments (dust, fibres, VOCs, gases and more) across a range of site types.
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Produce clear, accurate interpretative technical reports.
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Contribute to noise exposure work and LEV testing (training available).
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Assist with handling client enquiries, preparing quotes, and supporting new business opportunities.
The role is mainly office-based, with frequent travel to sites throughout the UK and potential for hybrid working once fully trained.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
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At least 1 year of experience in occupational or industrial hygiene, including monitoring airborne contaminants and noise.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong technical report writing ability.
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Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
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Solid understanding of COSHH, EH40, and key MDHS methods.
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Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
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BOHS membership.
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Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
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Awareness of indoor air quality standards (e.g., BREEAM).
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Experience in LEV testing or handling sales/enquiry processes.
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Strong customer service skills and confidence in client-facing and lone-working scenarios.
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Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away from home.
Benefits
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Employee ownership with profit-sharing.
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Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM).
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Competitive salary and 7% pension contribution.
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Private health and dental insurance.
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Access to company vehicle schemes (subject to availability).
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Friendly, collaborative working environment with excellent development opportunities.
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Diverse workload with UK-wide and occasional international travel.
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
How to Apply
Please get in touch with Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.