Location
Witney
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
04/02/2026
Closing date
25/02/2026
Occupational Hygienist
Oxfordshire | Full-time | Permanent
£27,000-£35,000 DOE + benefits + profit share
An employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking for an early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant to join its expanding Oxfordshire team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in a science-led consultancy, with structured training, mentorship from senior specialists, and clear progression within a collaborative employee-owned business.
About the Company
The consultancy delivers specialist occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services across the UK, 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
As an employee-owned organisation, the company promotes shared success, technical excellence, and collaboration, supported by a profit-sharing model.
The Role
This is a practical, hands-on role with strong support from experienced consultants as you develop technical and client-facing skills.
Responsibilities include:
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Conducting occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases, airborne contaminants)
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Analysing monitoring data and producing clear technical reports
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Supporting surveys such as noise monitoring and LEV assessments (full training provided)
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Assisting with client enquiries, quotations, and business development
The role is primarily office-based with regular UK site work. Hybrid working is available after initial training.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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At least 1 year's experience in occupational/industrial hygiene
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Experience with airborne contaminant and noise monitoring
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Strong technical report writing skills
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Confident using Word and Excel
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Ability to interpret and manage large datasets
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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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Relevant degree (Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science or similar)
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Knowledge of IAQ frameworks (e.g. BREEAM)
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LEV testing experience
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Experience supporting quotations/commercial enquiries
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Comfortable in client-facing situations
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Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
Benefits
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Employee ownership + profit share
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Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM)
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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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Ongoing training and development
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UK travel with occasional overseas opportunities
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Apply
To apply or learn more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.