Occupational Health Technician

Randstad Delivery; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to support TATA Steel at their dual sites in Caerphilly and Newport. Responsibilities include providing health support, conducting medicals, and advising management. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in Occupational Health and a driving license. Benefits include paid holiday, CV advice, and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Advising on CV

Restaurant and retail discounts

Referral bonus up to £300

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an Occupational Health role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to employees and contractors.
• Organize and deliver health surveillance as per guidelines.
• Conduct pre-placement and safety critical medicals.
• Advise Line Managers and HR on Occupational Health matters.
• Maintain the Occupational Health facility.

Skills

Proven experience within an Occupational Health role

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Occupational Health Nurse or Technician? Are you passionate about delivering a great in house Occupational Health service? Are you based in or around Newport?

We are supporting TATA Steel with a temporary opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor. The successful applicant will work between their Caerphilly site and Llanwern site. These sites are responsible for the production of a variety of Steel products and the majority of roles conducted are of a safety critical nature.

Role

Occupational Health Advisor

Location

Dual sites, Site one: Catnic Ltd, Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly CF83 3GL and Site two: TATA Steel, Llanwern Works, Newport NP19 4QZ

Rate

up to £30,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract length

6 months initially

Shift Patterns

Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week

Start

ASAP

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to TATA Steel employees and Contractors in relation to Occupational Health matters
• Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy
• Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals
• Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening
• Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt
• Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence
• Supporting with rehabilitation programmes
• Referring case load as required to external health professionals
• Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns
• Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident
• Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment
• Maintaining the Occupational Health facility
• Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times
• Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements

• Proven experience within an Occupational Health role (2+years)
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health (advantage)
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (compulsory)
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)
• Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy