Occupational Hygienist
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20.79 to £25.98 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 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_1768992476 |
Summary
Job title: Qualified Occupational Hygienist
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Start date: Immediate
Duration: 12-18 months
Pay rate: £20.79-£25.98 (depending on experience & qualifications) per hour PAYE, Umbrella rates available.
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
Hours of work: Home based with at least 50% site presence, Monday - Friday
Are you an early-career or mid-level Occupational Hygienist looking to build hands-on experience, work on varied sites, and make a real difference to worker health?
We're looking for a motivated Occupational Hygienist to join our Health, Safety & Environment team on an exciting 12-18-month contract. This role is ideal for post-graduates or professionals with 1-2+ years of occupational hygiene experience who want to develop their technical skills, grow their professional standing, and work on meaningful, real-world projects.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:
Essential:
- Occupational Hygiene degree or diploma and BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence
- BOHS modules (e.g. M502, M503, M505, M506, M507 - or working towards)
- Practical field experience carrying out occupational hygiene assessments and writing reports
- Professional membership with BOHS Faculty of Occupational Hygiene at Licentiate or Specialist Licentiate level (LFOH / LFOH(S)) or higher
- Knowledge of RPE and face fit testing
Desirable (but not essential):
- CertOH or active progression towards it
- Experience with IAQ investigations, LEV assessments or Legionella risk assessments
- Experience working in multi-site or operational environments
Role information:
- Planning and carrying out occupational exposure monitoring (dusts, fumes, vapours, gases, metals), including sampling strategies, calibration, and QA
- Undertaking workplace noise surveys in line with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations and producing clear, practical recommendations
- Conducting assessments for COSHH, HAVS, vibration, indoor air quality (IAQ), welding fumes, LEV performance, WBVs, thermal comfort, and Legionella (where competent)
- Analysing monitoring data, interpreting results against WELs/EH40 and relevant standards, and producing professional, client-ready reports
- Providing pragmatic control solutions (engineering, procedural and PPE-based) to reduce health risks
- Supporting the design and delivery of proactive health risk management campaigns and training
- Working closely with the wider HSE team to deliver an integrated approach to occupational health
- Maintaining equipment, records and quality documentation in line with ISO procedures
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We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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.