Occupational Health Technician

Forecast Recruitment Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Health Technician to support health surveillance services primarily in Derby. The role involves conducting various health assessments and maintaining clinical equipment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include mileage compensation and a subsistence allowance for travel. This position requires occasional UK travel with minimal overnight stays.

Benefits

Mileage paid for business travel

Subsistence allowance for overnight stays

Premier Inn account for accommodation

Six-week advance diary visibility

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills required.
• Must have a full manual UK driving licence with a minimum of 12 months driving experience.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally nationally, with limited overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health surveillance activities including audiometry and vision screening.
• Document results accurately to support clinical decisions.
• Maintain equipment according to required standards.

Skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Full manual UK driving licence

Job description

Occupational Health Technician

Location: Derby (with occasional UK travel)

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (typically 8am-6pm)

We are working with our client to recruit an Occupational Health Technician to join their expanding team. This role is primarily based in Derby, delivering high-quality health surveillance services, with minimal UK travel and only occasional overnight stays.

You will receive a comprehensive three-week training and induction programme, supported by ongoing mentoring to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of health surveillance activities, including audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, and baseline health assessments.
• Accurately document results and support effective clinical decision‑making.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment to required standards.
• Support wider occupational health and health promotion activities.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Full manual UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle (minimum of 12 months driving experience essential, due to our client's insurance policy).
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally nationally, with limited overnight stays.

Benefits

• Mileage paid for all business travel using your own vehicle.
• Subsistence allowance for any overnight stays required.
• Premier Inn account for accommodation when applicable.
• Six‑week advance diary visibility to support work‑life balance.