Occupational Health Technician

Richard Everson Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Health Technician to support health surveillance services across the UK, primarily in the Somerset area. This full-time role involves operating a Mobile Medical Unit, offering a supportive work environment with training and development opportunities. Benefits include competitive salary, travel allowances, and generous vacation policies.

Benefits

Diary visibility 6 weeks in advance

£30 subsistence for each night away from home

Access to a Premier Inn booking account

Issue of a fuel card

Birthday leave (additional holiday)

Competitive annual salary

Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable individual.
• Ability to travel throughout the UK and stay overnight.
• Experience in health surveillance tasks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake health surveillance screening, including audiometry and lung function testing.
• Ensure accurate recording of medical information in occupational health records.
• Maintain all equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.

Skills

Health surveillance screening

Audiometry

Lung function testing

Data collection

Job description

I am seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join my client's expanding peripatetic team. The successful candidate will be required to travel throughout the UK, operating a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver health surveillance services at client sites, primarily based in the Somerset area.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, typically between 8 am and 6 pm. During the initial weeks, the candidate will use their personal vehicle or a company-provided hire car for transportation until a new company van is available.

This opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic and reliable individual eager to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The role includes a 4-week training and induction program, along with ongoing mentoring and support from the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake health surveillance screening, including audiometry, lung function testing, and baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and urinalysis.
• Ensure all medical information is accurately recorded in occupational health records and communicated to relevant clinical staff.
• Maintain all equipment in a serviceable, clean, and fit-for-purpose condition.
• Support additional tasks as requested, including health promotion activities.
• Assist the wider occupational health team, ensuring accurate data collection and recording.

The biometric data collected will support clinical decision-making by nursing and physician staff.

Travel & Overnight Stays:

You must have the ability to park the MMU at or near your home overnight and be comfortable with regular travel, including overnight stays. You can expect to be away from home approximately 3 out of 4 weeks each month, with weekends at home.

Work-Life Balance Benefits:

• Diary visibility 6 weeks in advance
• £30 subsistence for each night away from home
• Access to a Premier Inn booking account
• Issue of a fuel card
• Birthday leave (additional holiday)

Salary:

The salary ranges from £25,000 to £27,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
• Life assurance
• Birthday leave
• Starting with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme