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:
* Workplace exposure monitoring

* Indoor air quality assessments

* Dust and air monitoring

* Technical consultancy support

* Bespoke equipment design

* 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:
* Conducting occupational exposure assessments (dusts, fibres, VOCs, gases and other workplace contaminants)

* Analysing results and producing clear, accurate technical reports

* Supporting related surveys including noise monitoring and LEV assessments(training provided)

* 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 ForEssential * Minimum 1 year’s experience in occupational/industrial hygiene, including airborne contaminant and noise monitoring

* Strong communication skills and proven technical report writing ability

* Confident with MS Word and Excel

* Comfortable handling and presenting large datasets

* Working knowledge of COSHH, EH40 and MDHS guidance

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

Desirable * BOHS membership

* Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science or similar

* Knowledge of IAQ standards/frameworks (e.g. BREEAM)

* Exposure to LEV testing and/or supporting quotes and commercial enquiries

* Confident working independently in a client-facing role

* Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits * Employee ownership + profit-sharing scheme

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

* Competitive salary + 7% employer pension contribution

* Private medical and dental insurance

* Company vehicle scheme (subject to availability)

* Friendly, supportive team with strong training and development

* UK travel with potential occasional overseas work

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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