Occupational Hygienist

Matchtech · Southampton, England

Occupational Hygienist at Matchtech, based in Southampton, England, paying £45.00 - £60.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£45.00 - £60.00 per hour
Location
Southampton, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
11 Nov 2026

Reference 607115

About the role

Role: Industrial Hygienist

Location: Hampshire, England

Salary: £45 - £60 per hour + holiday pay

Work type: Contract (on-site)

This is an opportunity for an Industrial Hygienist to work with our client, who owns and operates the Fawley refinery and petrochemicals facility, supporting a range of monitoring, assessment and advisory activities within a COMAH Tier 1 environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a highly skilled Industrial Hygiene team and contribute to workforce health protection through exposure assessment and risk control.

What you'll be doing:

  • Undertake planned and ad hoc exposure monitoring surveys, alongside qualitative assessments, to evaluate potential exposure to chemical and physical agents
  • Provide practical advice on appropriate control measures to mitigate risks to health
  • Prepare clear, accurate reports on workplace exposure assessments and track associated recommendations
  • Support the delivery of Industrial Hygiene training to employees, including topics such as hazardous substances, physical agents, and exposure control measures
  • Assist with turnaround activities, including the design and testing of confined space ventilation plans
  • Carry out reactive and emergency response monitoring when required

What you'll need:

  • Proven experience working as an Industrial Hygienist, ideally within a heavy industrial or high-risk environment
  • BOHS modules M501 (Measurement of Hazardous Substances), M503 (Assessment and Control of Noise), M505 (Control of Hazardous Substances), and M507 (Health Effects of Hazardous Substances)
  • Strong understanding of workplace exposure risks and Industrial Hygiene control strategies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports using Microsoft Office applications

Additional Information

  • Inside IR35 - rates advertised are PAYE
  • 100% site based - no hybrid
  • Ideally a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), although part-time will be considered (minimum 3 days per week)
  • A dynamic role requiring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement
  • A valid driving licence is essential for travel to and around site

Reference: 607115 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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