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Occupational Hygiene Technician

  • Location:

    Bridgwater

  • Sector:

    Occupational Hygienist , Occupational Hygienist Technician

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £26-29K + Travel Allowance & Enhanced Pay for Out-of-Standard Hours Working + Excellent Benefits

  • Contact:

    Ellen Harris

  • Contact email:

    ellen@ohmedical.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01582 235 500

  • Job ref:

    EH2462

  • Published:

    9 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-01

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

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OH Medical is currently seeking an Occupational Hygiene Technician for a leading Occupational Health Provider in a Full-Time Permanent role. This exciting site-based opportunity will see you join a multidisciplinary team near Bridgwater.

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The Role:

This role offers the ideal chance for an experienced Occupational Hygiene Technician to monitor workplace exposures, conduct inspections, support investigations, and contribute to reports and workplace training on occupational hygiene. Your duties will include:

  • Conduct occupational hygiene monitoring and surveys to assess exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents.

  • Take part in occupational hygiene investigations and studies.

  • Carry out regular workplace inspections to evaluate hygiene-related risks.

  • Assist in creating and delivering training and information on occupational hygiene.

  • Contribute to occupational hygiene performance reports.

 

Working Hours:
This role involves shift work, including Days (8 am-4 pm), Lates (3 pm-11 pm), Nights (10 pm-6 am), and Occasional Weekends (approximately 1 in 4). Enhanced pay is provided for work outside of standard hours.

 

Required Skills:

To be the successful Occupational Hygiene Technician candidate for this role, you'll be:

  • Ideally, an affiliate member of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (AFOH) working towards the Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (CertOH), but full training is available.

  • A STEM degree is desirable but not essential.

  • Experienced for preferably a minimum of 3 years in either an industrial and / or construction environment.

  • Able to demonstrate strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Office 365 and Teams.

  • Capable of analysing data and producing detailed reports.

 

Salary & Benefits:

In return for your expertise as the Occupational Hygiene Technician, you will receive:

  • A competitive salary commensurate with your experience and qualification level

  • £26 - 29,000 PA DOE Plus Travel Allowance

  • Enhanced Pay for out-of-standard hours working

  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

  • Your Birthday as an Additional Days Annual Leave

  • Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

  • Life assurance

  • Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave, increasing with length of service

  • Discounted gym membership

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Access to Vitality Health membership

 

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you require more information about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss it in confidence, please get in touch with Ellen Harris or The Team at 01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to ellen@ohmedical.co.uk 

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About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.