Occupational Hygienist
Oxfordshire | Full-time | Permanent
£27,000 - £35,000 DOE + benefits + profit share

An employee-owned environmental consultancy is expanding its Oxfordshire team and is seeking an early-career Occupational Hygienist / Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant.

This is a strong opportunity to build a long-term career within a science-led consultancy that offers structured training, mentorship from senior specialists, and clear progression within a collaborative, employee-owned business.

The consultancy provides specialist occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services across the UK, including:

• Workplace exposure monitoring

• Indoor air quality assessments

• Dust and airborne contaminant monitoring

• Technical consultancy support

• Bespoke equipment design

• Laboratory testing and analysis

As an employee-owned organisation, the company promotes shared success, technical excellence, and teamwork - supported by a profit-sharing model.

This is a practical, hands-on position where you'll work closely with experienced consultants to develop both technical expertise and client-facing skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and airborne contaminants)

• Analysing monitoring data and producing clear technical reports

• Supporting surveys such as noise monitoring and LEV assessments (training provided)

• Assisting with client enquiries, quotations and business development

The role is primarily office-based with regular UK site work. Hybrid working is available following initial training.

Essential

• Minimum 1 year's experience in occupational/industrial hygiene

• Experience monitoring airborne contaminants and noise

• Strong technical reporting skills

• Confident with Word and Excel

• Ability to interpret and manage large datasets

• Knowledge of COSHH, EH40 and MDHS guidance

• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Desirable

• BOHS membership

• Relevant degree (Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science or similar)

• Knowledge of IAQ frameworks (e.g. BREEAM)

• LEV testing experience

• Experience supporting quotations or commercial enquiries

• Comfortable in client-facing situations

• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays

• Employee ownership + profit share

• Support for professional memberships (BOHS, IES, IAQM)

• 7% employer pension contribution

• Private medical and dental insurance

• Company vehicle scheme (subject to availability)

• Ongoing training and development

• UK travel with occasional overseas opportunities

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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To apply or learn more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.

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