Occupational Hygienist

Posting date:	16 January 2026
Salary:	£20.79 to £25.98 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 February 2026
Location:	Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6EN
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company:	Rullion
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	TR/354711_1768574728

Summary

Job title: Qualified Occupational Hygienist
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Start date: Immediate
Duration: Up to December 2026 with likely extension beyond this date.
Pay rate: £20.79-£25.98 per hour PAYE, Umbrella rates available.
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
Hours of work: Mon - Fri

Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:

* BOHS modules in M505 / 503 / 505 / 506 / 507 / 502
* Proven field experience conducting occupational hygiene assessments and authoring reports.
* Occupational Hygiene degree or Diploma: Certificate of Operational Competence ( BOHS)
* To be a current professional member of the British Occupational Hygiene Society Faculty of Occupational Hygiene at a minimum grade of Licentiate or Specialist Licentiate Grade (i.e. LFOH or LFOH(S)) or higher
Desirable:
* CertOH (or active progression towards it)
* Experience with IAQ investigations, LEV assessments, and Legionella risk assessments.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. BOHS or equivalent).

Role information:

* Plan and undertake occupational exposure monitoring (e.g. dusts, fumes, vapours, gases, metals), including sampling strategy, instrument set-up, calibration, and field QA.
* Conduct workplace noise surveys in accordance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, producing clear, actionable recommendations.
* Carry out assessments for vibration (HAVS), COSHH, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), LEV performance checks, welding fumes, WBVs, thermal assessments and Legionella risk where competent.
* Analyse data, interpret results against WELs/EH40 and other relevant standards, and write concise, professional client reports.
* Provide pragmatic control advice (engineering, procedural, and PPE) and contribute to improvement plans.
* Liaise with our teams, schedule efficiently, and complete projects to agreed scopes, budgets, and deadlines.
* Maintain equipment, records, and quality documentation in line with ISO procedures and best practice.
* Working with the Health, Safety and Environment team to offer an integrated approach to health risk management
* Specialist knowledge of RPE / face fit testing
* Guiding the business on identifying, controlling, and verifying hazards, and recommending effective interventions
* Leading health risk assessments and implementing robust monitoring programmes, analysing results and driving meaningful outcomes
* Designing and delivering proactive health risk management campaigns and training programmes for operational teams
* Participating in project groups and forums to help shape best practice and drive engagement

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This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.