Occupational Hygienist

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) with benefits and potential profit shares Location: Remote or Witney, Oxfordshire Schedule: Full-Time (typically Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00) Office or desk-based

About The Company

They are a small, independent employee-owned environmental consultancy firm based in Oxfordshire that specialises in dust and air quality monitoring, consultancy and assessment. Employees of their business are also co-owners and eligible for equal profit shares irrespective of position. There are essentially four areas of their business:

Ambient Dust and Air Quality monitoring and consultancyOccupational Hygiene (air, noise and LEV monitoring and assessment) and indoor Air Quality monitoringDust monitoring equipment design, Manufacture, supply and installationDust sample analysis and characterisation, including forensic investigations

As an employee-owned business (EOB) their core values are collaboration, professionalism and the application of scientific rigour. As an EOB they are motivated by their collective success, development and wellbeing. They strive for a culture of transparency, diversity and respect for all.

Outline Of work

They are currently looking for an early career Occupational Hygienist to join their growing team at an exciting time as their client and project portfolio continues to expand.

The role will focus on carrying out primarily occupational air (dust, fibre, VOC, gas etc.) exposure monitoring assessments at a wide variety of interesting sites and preparing interpretative reports.

Additional work will include noise exposure assessments, LEV testing and potentially other occupational hygiene services; additional training will be provided if required including support and funding to progress BOHS qualifications. Support will also be required with handling enquiries and quotations for new work and developing opportunities. Support for other site work, such as installing and servicing ambient dust and air quality monitoring equipment, may also be required on occasion.

The role will typically involve 1 to 2 days a week onsite and the rest of the week office or desk-based to write reports, handle enquiries, develop opportunities and support with business development and service growth.

The position can be remote or primarily based in Witney (Oxfordshire, UK) depending on where candidates are based. They provide occupational hygiene work throughout the UK; the majority of current work is located in the south and midlands, approximately within a 2-hour radius of our Witney office, but They are seeing an increase in work further north.

Education and Experience

A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (minimum 2:1), such as Environmental Science or Occupational Hygiene is desirable.Prior experience in an Occupational Hygiene/Indoor Air Quality Consultant role (inc. placement/internship) is essential. Existing BOHS membership and qualifications are desirable.

Language and Technical Skills

Good command of written and spoken English and have a high standard of technical report writingProficient in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and ExcelComfortable with processing and analysing large datasetsAn understanding of UK COSHH legislation; EH40 in particular and relevant MDHS methods/guidanceFriendly and courteous telephone mannerKeen attention to detailFull UK driving license/ UK permit to workTo repair and replace damaged vehicle bodyworks and loose panels professionally using the correct equipment and methodsTo ensure that the repairs are to the customers satisfaction and in line with the manufacturer’s specificationTo carry out joining techniques including bonding, welding and riveting To complete the quality control process sheet after each stage and before it moves to next stageTo ensure that a technician certified in the discipline countersigns your quality control process sheet before it moves to next stagesTo handle and identify hybrid vehicles correctly To ensure all the work is completed on time and without the need of rectification Always look to improve working methods, subject to the managers approval Always Wear correct PPE and use correct equipment where and when to do so To comply with company repair and safe working methods All health and safety procedures, including COSHH adhered to at all timesAny other reasonable tasks, as necessary to be carried out at the request of a senior manager

Desirable Personal Attributes

They are looking for a team player who is driven, organised and able to prioritise their workloads to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high professional standard.

Excellent customer service/communication skillsExperience with sales including handling enquiries and preparing quotationsComfortable and confident of both clients facing work and lone working on siteWilling to travel and stay away from home when required