HGV Technician

Latus Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Bath seeks an Occupational Health Technician to drive a mobile medical unit, offering essential health services like screenings and assessments across client sites. The successful candidate must have experience in health services, possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and hold a full UK driver’s license. They should be prepared for varying shifts, including occasional weekends, and demonstrate a proactive, problem-solving attitude. Salary is between £18.70 – £20.28 per hour, depending on shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering Health Screen services or related health background.
• Full UK driver’s licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Able to provide secure off-site parking for the mobile medical unit.

Responsibilities

• Drive a mobile medical unit or own vehicle to client sites.
• Provide health services like hearing tests and medical screenings.
• Work away from home with overnight stays.
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
• Meet targets and maintain company protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service/client focus

Computer literate

Problem solver

Good time management

Pro-active attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams)

Bespoke Occupational Health software

Job description

Here at Latus we have ambitious growth and strategic plans to grow our business over the next year. With this in mind, we are looking to grow our teams and require like minded and professional people to support our journey to provide a wide range of company services on our clients sites throughout the UK to the highest possible standard. To achieve this, an OH technician is required to either drive a mobile medical unit (if applicable and assigned) or own vehicle if room-based.

Responsibilities

• Drive a mobile medical unit (approximate size of an ambulance) or own road worthy vehicle to provide our services on client sites throughout the UK.
• Provide a wide range of company services on our clients sites such as: Hearing tests, Lung function tests, Skin checks, Hand–Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessments, Vision screening, Job specific medicals (e.g. FLT driver medicals), Drug & alcohol screening, Blood pressure checks and Wellbeing assessments.
• The role involves working away from home with overnight stays for up to 4 nights most weeks (i.e. leaving home Monday morning and returning to home Friday evening).
• We operate a 24/7 service so the individual should be prepared to work shifts including early starts, evening and night shifts. The role is essentially Monday to Friday however some weekend work may occasionally be required.
• Ensure targets and KPIs are met whilst maintaining Company protocols and workplace rules and procedures.
• Ensuring a fantastic level of customer service is provided at all times to ensure the satisfaction of our clients and their employees alike.
• Display a positive and willing attitude towards your work.
• Actively support and promote Latus Group and all its policies.

Training and Development

• Commit to and take responsibility for continued personal development.
• Take responsibility for maintaining evidence of continued personal development.
• Attend all relevant training internally and externally.
• Share learning experiences with other team members.
• Be willing to commit to undertake relevant training for formal qualifications.
• To discuss one's own development needs with the Training & Quality Manager in order to consistently achieve best practice and continuously improve personal performance.
• Willing to pursue further qualifications as deemed necessary within current legislation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering Health Screen services, or experience of a health and wellbeing background.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent customer service/client focus skills.
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams). All work is carried out on PC/laptop using bespoke Occupational Health software and specialist testing equipment.
• Full UK driver’s licence, with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Has to be able to provide secure off‑site parking for the mobile medical unit (if mobile unit is assigned).
• Able to work under own initiative.
• Pro‑active attitude, able to make decisions and prioritise.
• Good time management skills with ability to work towards tight deadlines.
• Problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail with emphasis on data recording.

Compensation & Hours

• Salary: Between £18.70 – £20.28 per hour, depending on shift.
• Working hours: 38 hours per week – varying shifts.
• Location: Bath.