Occupational Health Advisor

JR United Kingdom; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor based in South Yorkshire. The role involves managing health services, providing employee health advice, and developing wellness programs. With a salary of circa £40,000, this permanent position offers various employee benefits, fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Sharesave

Holiday schemes

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with Occupational Health experience in manufacturing or similar.
• Experience in health promotion and rehabilitation.
• Skills in data collection and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Occupational Health Technician in delivering health surveillance.
• Provide medical advice on employees' capability and fitness for work.
• Report on absence and health surveillance monthly.

Skills

Clinical competence

Health promotion

Data collection

Trend analysis

Communication

Education

Registered General Nurse

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09.07.2025

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Job Description:

Based at Carlton, Barnsley or Worksop, Notts

Salary circa £40,000 per annum (or pro rata for 4 days/week)

Permanent role.

We are recruiting for an Occupational Health Advisor to provide a quality service that protects, promotes, and enhances employee health. You will work in partnership with HR & Operational teams and develop the site wellbeing programme alongside the Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Occupational Health Technician in delivering health surveillance and screening.
• Provide medical advice on employees' capability and fitness for work.
• Refer employees to physiotherapists and Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Manage long-term absence proactively with HR and Operations.
• Report on absence and health surveillance monthly.
• Develop and deliver health promotional activities.
• Attend Occupational Health team meetings, potentially across multiple sites.
• Support the culture and values of Occupational Health.
• Communicate effectively across all levels and with external professionals.
• Advise on employee rehabilitation post-absence.

Requirements:

• Registered General Nurse with Occupational Health experience in manufacturing or similar.
• Clinical competence in diagnosis, treatment, and first aid.
• Experience in health promotion, assessment, and rehabilitation.
• Data collection and trend analysis skills.

What we offer:

• Salary circa £40,000 (pro-rata for 4 days/week).
• Enhanced pension, life assurance, employee assistance, Sharesave, and holiday schemes.

Premier Foods is a leading British food company, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites. We value inclusion, authenticity, and individuality, fostering a culture where everyone is welcome.