Location
Witney
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
22/01/2026
Closing date
12/02/2026
Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality Consultant
Oxfordshire | Permanent | Full-time | ASAP Start
£27,000-£35,000 DOE + benefits + profit share
An employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking to hire an early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant to join its expanding technical team in Oxfordshire.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in a supportive, science-led business, with structured training, mentorship, and clear progression.
The Company
The team provides specialist occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services, including:
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Workplace exposure monitoring
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Indoor air quality assessments
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Dust and air monitoring
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Technical consultancy support
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Bespoke equipment design
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Laboratory testing and analysis
With employee ownership at the heart of the culture, the business promotes collaboration, high standards, and shared success through a profit-sharing scheme.
The Role
This is a hands-on position with strong support from senior colleagues as you build your technical and client-facing skills. You'll be involved in:
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Conducting occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and other workplace contaminants)
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Analysing results and producing clear, accurate technical reports
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Supporting related surveys including noise monitoring and LEV assessments (training provided)
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Responding to client enquiries, assisting with quotations, and supporting business development activity
The role is mainly office-based, with regular UK site work. Hybrid working is available after the initial training period.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Minimum 1 year's experience in occupational/industrial hygiene, including airborne contaminant and noise monitoring
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Strong communication skills and proven technical report writing ability
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Confident with MS Word and Excel
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Comfortable handling and presenting large datasets
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Working knowledge of COSHH, EH40 and MDHS guidance
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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 similar
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Knowledge of IAQ standards/frameworks (e.g. BREEAM)
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Exposure to LEV testing and/or supporting quotes and commercial enquiries
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Confident working independently in a client-facing role
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Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
Benefits
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Employee ownership + profit-sharing scheme
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Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM)
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Competitive salary + 7% employer pension contribution
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Private medical and dental insurance
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Company vehicle scheme (subject to availability)
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Friendly, supportive team with strong training and development
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UK travel with potential occasional overseas work
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Apply
To apply or find out more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.