Occupational Health Advisor

Premier Foods; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension & life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Sharesave & holiday purchase schemes

Holiday purchase schemes

Job summary

Premier foods is seeking a proactive Occupational Health Advisor to lead our on-site health and wellbeing service in Stoke on Trent. You will work closely with HR and Operations to protect and promote employee health and shape wellbeing initiatives.

The permanent, on-site role is 24 hours per week with a salary of circa £30,040 per annum (pro-rated from £50,066 FTE). Benefits include enhanced pension and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, Sharesave and holiday purchase schemes.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with Occupational Health experience.
• Strong clinical skills and first aid knowledge.
• Experience in health promotion and assessments.
• Confident in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Occupational Health team on site.
• Deliver health screening, surveillance, and return-to-work assessments.
• Provide expert advice on fitness for work and manage referrals.
• Support long-term absence cases and rehabilitation plans.
• Report on health trends and absence data.
• Drive health promotion campaigns and wellbeing programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external providers to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

First aid knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) with Occupational Health experience

Job description

Location: Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PH

Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days to be based on site in Stoke)

Salary:Circa £30,040 per annum (pro-rated from £50,066 FTE)

Contract Type:Permanent

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and caring Occupational Health Advisor to lead our on-site health and wellbeing service. You'll work closely with HR and Operations to protect and promote employee health, shape well-being initiatives, and make a real impact on our culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support the Occupational Health team on site
• Deliver health screening, surveillance, and return-to-work assessments
• Provide expert advice on fitness for work and manage referrals
• Support long-term absence cases and rehabilitation plans
• Report on health trends and absence data
• Drive health promotion campaigns and wellbeing programmes
• Collaborate with colleagues and external providers to ensure high-quality care

What We're Looking For

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with Occupational Health experience
• Strong clinical skills and first aid knowledge
• Experience in health promotion and assessments
• Confident in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What We Offer

• Salary: £30,040 per annum (pro-rated from £50,066 FTE)
• Enhanced pension & life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sharesave & holiday purchase schemes
• A supportive, inclusive environment where your wellbeing matters

• Holiday purchase scheme
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.