Occupational Hygienist in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the Midlands is seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join their team. This role is perfect for an individual with 1-2 years of industry experience looking to advance in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will conduct workplace exposure assessments, monitor safety levels, and provide clients with detailed reports and advice on compliance. Full BOHS training support is provided for career progression.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company pension

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Clear progression pathway

Full support for BOHS modules

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in occupational hygiene or workplace monitoring.
• Working towards/completed BOHS modules (W501-W507).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting occupational hygiene surveys across multiple industries.
• Dust, fume, noise, and vibration exposure monitoring.
• Producing detailed technical reports and risk assessments.
• Advising clients on compliance, exposure control and best practice.
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to client care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience in occupational hygiene

Working towards BOHS modules

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Occupational Hygiene

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Hygienist

Location: Midlands

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits

A growing environmental and occupational health consultancy is looking to recruit an Occupational Hygienist to join their Midlands team. This role is ideal for someone with early industry experience who wants to take the next step in a supportive, technically strong consultancy with clear progression, full BOHS training support, and a diverse project portfolio.

As an Occupational Hygienist, you'll work across a wide range of sectors, carrying out workplace exposure assessments, analysing results, and helping clients maintain safe, compliant working environments. You'll be involved in dust, fume, noise and vibration monitoring, producing high-quality reports, and advising clients on practical control measures.

Benefits for the role of Occupational Hygienist include:

• £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Private healthcare & company pension
• Full support + funding for BOHS modules (W501-W507)
• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays
• Clear progression pathway within a respected consultancy

Duties for the role of Occupational Hygienist include:

• Conducting occupational hygiene surveys across multiple industries
• Dust, fume, noise, and vibration exposure monitoring
• Producing detailed technical reports and risk assessments
• Advising clients on compliance, exposure control and best practice
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to client care

Skills and experience required:

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

If this role is of interest, or you'd like to explore other roles in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Consultancy, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment.

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