Graduate Occupational Hygienist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Graduate Occupational Hygienist to join its team in Oxford. This role provides training in workplace assessments and support for BOHS qualifications. Applicants should have an MSc in Occupational Hygiene or a related field. Benefits include a competitive salary, healthcare scheme, and opportunities for career progression in occupational hygiene.

Benefits

Company pension and healthcare scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development funding

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Occupational Hygiene or related field.
• Ability to collect and analyze data effectively.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support site-based occupational hygiene surveys and monitoring programmes.
• Assist with compliance audits and control measure reviews.
• Liaise with clients and project teams under supervision.

Skills

MSc in Occupational Hygiene (preferred)

Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Full UK driving licence

Education

MSc in Occupational Hygiene or related science discipline

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Occupational Hygienist
Location: Oxford
Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental and occupational health consultancy is looking for a Graduate Occupational Hygienist to join its expanding team in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate with a strong academic background to begin a rewarding career in occupational hygiene, exposure monitoring, and health risk assessment.

As a Graduate Occupational Hygienist, you will be trained to deliver workplace assessments, including dust, noise, and chemical exposure monitoring, while gaining practical experience across a variety of industries. The role offers full support towards BOHS qualifications and professional development, with a preference for candidates who hold an MSc in Occupational Hygiene or a closely related subject.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Occupational Hygienist include:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 – £35,000 depending on qualifications and experience

• Company pension and healthcare scheme

• Generous holiday allowance

• Professional development funding and BOHS training support

• Career progression opportunities in occupational hygiene and health sciences

Duties for the role of Graduate Occupational Hygienist include:

• Supporting site-based occupational hygiene surveys and monitoring programmes

• Collecting and analysing data on dust, noise, and chemical exposure

• Preparing technical reports and risk assessments for clients

• Assisting with compliance audits and control measure reviews

• Liaising with clients and project teams under supervision

Skills and experience required for the role of Graduate Occupational Hygienist:

• MSc in Occupational Hygiene (preferred) or a related science discipline

• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety principles

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

• Full UK driving licence

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Consultancy, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.