Occupational Hygienist

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join its Midlands team. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive BOHS training, and clear career development opportunities. You'll evaluate workplace exposures and advise clients on compliance and best practices within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company pension

Fully funded BOHS training (W501-W507)

25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working towards or completion of BOHS modules (W501-W507).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational hygiene surveys across a wide range of industries.
• Monitor dust, fume, noise, and vibration exposure levels.
• Produce detailed technical reports and risk assessments.
• Advise clients on compliance, exposure control, and industry best practice.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to high-quality client service.

Skills

1-2 years' experience in occupational hygiene or workplace exposure monitoring

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field

Job description

Job Title

Occupational Hygienist

Location

Huddersfield

Salary

£27,000-£40,000 DOE + Benefits

Overview

A well-established and growing environmental and occupational health consultancy is looking for an Occupational Hygienist to join its Midlands team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with early industry experience who's ready to advance their career within a supportive, expert-led organisation offering full BOHS training, structured development, and a diverse range of projects.

In this role, you'll work across multiple sectors to evaluate workplace exposures, analyse data, and help clients create safe, compliant working environments. Your responsibilities will include monitoring dust, fume, noise, and vibration levels, producing accurate technical reports, and advising clients on effective exposure control and best practices.

Benefits

• £28,000-£40,000 depending on experience
• Private healthcare and company pension
• Fully funded BOHS training (W501-W507)
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear career progression within a respected consultancy

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational hygiene surveys across a wide range of industries
• Monitor dust, fume, noise, and vibration exposure levels
• Produce detailed technical reports and risk assessments
• Advise clients on compliance, exposure control, and industry best practice
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to high-quality client service

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years' experience in occupational hygiene or workplace exposure monitoring
• Working towards or completion of BOHS modules (W501-W507)
• Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills
• Full UK driving licence

If you're interested in this position, or would like to explore other opportunities in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Consultancy, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.