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Occupational Hygienist

Job reference

152807_1764773545

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£26000 - £35000 per annum

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.