Graduate Occupational Hygienist

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

Job summary

A leading environmental and occupational health consultancy in Oxford is looking for a Graduate Occupational Hygienist. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate seeking to start a career in occupational hygiene. The position provides support for professional development and BOHS qualifications. Responsibilities include supporting occupational hygiene surveys, data analysis, and client report preparation. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Company pension and healthcare scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development funding and BOHS training support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• MSc in Occupational Hygiene (preferred) or a related science discipline.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

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

Education

MSc in Occupational Hygiene or a related science discipline

Job description

Overview

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. 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

How to apply

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.

Job Info

• Job Title: Graduate Occupational Hygienist
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Posted: Sep 22nd 2025
• Closes: Oct 23rd 2025
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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