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Occupational Hygienist

Job reference

152807_1764848064

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

04/12/2025

Closing date

25/12/2025

Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant

Location: Oxfordshire region

Salary: £27,000-£35,000 (DOE) + benefits & profit share

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start: ASAP

An employee-owned environmental consultancy is seeking a motivated early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant to join its growing team. The organisation specialises in air quality and dust monitoring, technical consultancy, equipment innovation and laboratory analysis.

As an Employee-Owned business, the company places strong emphasis on teamwork, scientific accuracy, ethical standards and openness. Staff share directly in the company's success through a profit-sharing model.

Role Summary

In this diverse position, you will:

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Conduct occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and other substances) across a variety of sites.

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Prepare concise, high-quality interpretative reports.

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Support noise exposure assessments and LEV testing (full training provided).

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Assist with client queries, producing quotations and contributing to business development.

The role is primarily office-based, with regular travel to sites nationwide and the option for hybrid working once training is complete.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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Minimum 1 year's experience in occupational or industrial hygiene, including monitoring airborne contaminants and noise.

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Strong communication skills and proven ability to write technical reports.

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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

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Ability to analyse and interpret large data sets.

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Solid understanding of COSHH, EH40 and key MDHS methodologies.

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Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

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BOHS membership.

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Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science or similar.

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Familiarity with indoor air quality frameworks (e.g., BREEAM).

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Experience with LEV testing or supporting sales/enquiry processes.

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Confident client-facing manner and ability to work independently.

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Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight.

Benefits

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Employee ownership with profit-share.

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Funding for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM).

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Competitive salary plus 7% pension contribution.

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Private medical and dental cover.

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Access to company vehicle schemes (subject to availability).

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Supportive, friendly workplace with strong career development pathways.

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Varied workload with UK-wide and occasional international travel.

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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.