Occupational Health Technician

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Acton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Occupational Health Provider is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Technician to join their team in North Acton. Responsibilities include conducting health screenings and managing drug tests. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Occupational Health, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 along with benefits including annual leave and gym membership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an Occupational Health setting preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screenings including baseline measurements.
• Undertake health surveillance and fitness-for-work medicals.
• Manage drug and alcohol testing.

Skills

Occupational Health experience

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Knowledge of confidentiality

Job description

Overview

OH Medical is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Health Technician to join a leading Occupational Health Provider in a Full-Time, dynamic on-site post in North Acton.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Health Screening including Baseline Measurements (Height, Weight, BP and Urinalysis)

• Undertake Health Surveillance, and fitness-for-work medicals (including Audiometry & Spirometry)

• Manage drug and alcohol testing, ensuring all chain of custody protocols are followed with precision.

• Deliver Health and Wellbeing promotion & advice

• Maintain all employee records with accurately recorded medical information

• Ensure all clinic equipment is clean, well-maintained, and in proper working condition

• Assist the broader occupational health team with their responsibilities, ensuring all information is collected and recorded accurately.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Previous experience working within an Occupational Health setting is preferred

• Suitable backgrounds include: Hospital Health Care Assistant; Fitness Instructor; Ambulance EMT; Military Medic; Offshore Medic.

• Friendly and approachable with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in IT and digital systems.

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.

• Knowledgeable about patient confidentiality and data protection.

• Strong educational background with good numeracy and written English skills.

• Able to work under supervision and aware of professional boundaries.

• Ideally experienced in Health Promotion, Audiometry, Spirometry & Vision testing

Travel Requirements

This is a dynamic role working across multiple client sites, primarily based in the North Acton area. You will travel to different client locations with sites mostly located between Euston and West Ruislip.

Hours

Enjoy a stable and consistent schedule with a 37.5-hour workweek, typically running from 8 am to 4 pm. While some flexibility is occasionally needed to support business demands, a healthy work-life balance is supported.

Salary & Benefits

• A competitive salary of £26,000 PA

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service

• Plus an additional day’s leave for your birthday

• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

• Life Assurance

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Plus More

How To Apply

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you require more information about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss it in confidence, please get in touch with Ellen Harris or The Team at01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail]

About OH Medical

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.