Air Quality Technician (Occupational Hygiene)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded BOHS M-Series

Progression

Healthcare

Increasing holidays

Flexible hours

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting an Air Quality Technician (Occupational Hygiene) in Taunton, Somerset. The role offers £38,000 – £46,000, Monday to Friday, and funded BOHS M-Series qualifications with progression opportunities. It involves leading a new division and a mix of field and office work across the UK and beyond.

You will sample air in industrial settings, process lab tests, write reports, and help establish best practices while growing the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational hygiene or air monitoring.
• Ability to run tests and interpret results for reports.
• Background enabling leadership of a new division.

Responsibilities

• Sample breathable air for substances in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Send tests to the lab and write reports based on results.
• Run tests on the internal factory and for clients.
• Help grow the department and advise on best practise.
• Split role between field and office locations.
• Coordinate with teams to implement processes.

Skills

Air monitoring

Occupational hygiene

Sampling

Report writing

Team leadership

Education

Some occupational hygiene qualifications

Job description

Air Quality Technician (Occupational Hygiene)
£38,000 – £46,000 + Monday to Friday + Funded BOHS M-Series + Progression + Company Benefits + Healthcare + Increasing Holidays + Flexible Hours
Taunton, Somerset

Are you an Air Quality Technician or come from a similar Occupational Hygiene background within Air Monitoring, looking to advance your career by receiving ongoing BOHS M-Series qualifications and the chance to progress and head up a new department for a leading air filtration manufacturer?

On offer is the opportunity to work for an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of bespoke filtration products both in the UK and beyond. They also offer ongoing servicing and maintenance plans to ensure quality and reliability for their customers. They have grown over the last 50 years and are now looking to expand and open new divisions and by onboarding an internal air quality monitoring team.

In this role you will have the opportunity to head up a brand-new division within a leading manufacturer as they expand their operations by offering a full package from manufacturing and installation to commissioning and testing. You will benefit from funded M-Series BOHS courses help you become a fully qualified Occupational Hygienist and have the chance to grow the team and bring in processes to benefit the team.

This role would suit an Air Quality Technician or similar looking to step up into a more senior role for a leading manufacturer where you will benefit from increased autonomy and the opportunity to make the role your own.

The Role:

• Sample breathable air for substances within industrial/manufacturing settings
• Send tests to the lab and write reports based on the results
• Run tests on internal factory as well as for clients
• Help grow the department and advise on best practise
• Mobile role split between the field and office
• Monday to Friday, 40 hour week with flexible start times

The Person:

• Some occupational hygiene qualifications
• Looking to advance career through continued qualifications and a more senior role
• UK driving license

Reference Number: BBBH27097c

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.