Occupational Health Technician

Health Partners; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Gym discount

Cycle to work

Health cashback plan

Job summary

Health Partners are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to deliver high-quality health surveillance services to our clients in Stratford and surrounding areas. The role involves health assessments, drug and alcohol testing, venepuncture and vaccinations (if trained), with regular travel and occasional overnight stays.

Full training will be provided; a full UK driving licence is required. We welcome candidates from Sports Science or related fields, EMTs, or those with a nursing background,

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Science or related field; full training provided.
• Transferable skills welcomed from EMTs or nursing backgrounds.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake health surveillance/health promotion activities as required.
• Prepare mobile vehicle including vehicle, equipment, stocks and supplies.
• Prepare all paperwork, files and forms.
• Maintain stocks and supplies; ensure calibration checks and PAT testing are performed.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and mobile vehicles to a high standard.
• Complete required forms and databases; log mileage and expenses.
• Record surveillance data and triage for escalation to OH provider.
• Contribute to policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Plan routes and liaise with the Health Surveillance Manager on logistics.

Skills

Health surveillance

Venepuncture

Drug & alcohol testing

Mobility & driving

Education

Sports Science degree

Nursing background

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Role Outline

Health Partners are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to deliver high-quality health surveillance services to our clients in Stratford and surrounding areas.

We welcome candidates with degrees in Sports Science or a related field, as well as those with transferable skills, such as experienced EMTs or individuals with a nursing background. Full training will be provided. A full UK driving licence is required.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in promoting workplace health and wellbeing, conducting health assessments, and ensuring our clients receive professional and reliable Occupational Health support. You’ll be responsible for carrying out health surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, venepuncture, and vaccinations (if trained). You’ll also manage equipment, and administrative tasks to keep everything running smoothly.

With regular travel and occasional overnight stays, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, is well-organised, and thrives in a dynamic environment. Whether you're a qualified nurse, an experienced Occupational Health Technician, or have transferable skills from a healthcare or sports science background, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in Occupational Health.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake health surveillance/health promotion activities as required.
• Preparation of mobile vehicle including vehicle, equipment, stocks and supplies.
• Preparation of all paperwork, files and associated forms.
• Ensure that adequate stocks and supplies are kept, ordered and distributed as required.
• Checking of all equipment including ensuring calibration checks, PAT Testing as well as location and logistics logs are maintained.
• Maintaining cleanliness of all equipment and mobile vehicles to a high standard.
• Completing all required forms, databases, logs as directed.
• Maintaining a record of mileage and petrol usage.
• Maintaining accurate records of all expenses incurred.
• Completion of surveillance data and triaging for escalation to OHP.
• Maintaining and ensuring competence in use of all equipment used and testing required.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Be geographically aware and plan routes, liaising with the Health Surveillance Manager regarding logistics.
• Ensure adequate fuel in vehicles at all times.
• Comply with the Health Partners Data Protection policy at all times.
• Perform administration duties as required.
• Identify improvements/enhancements to the service where necessary.
• Maintain personal and professional development, participate in and provide training as required, highlighting any area where further training is required.
• Undertake drug and alcohol testing.
• Undertake venepuncture as required and process samples in accordance with guidance.
• Administer vaccinations as required (Trained Nurses only)
• Undertake office based duties when not required to travel.
• Attend in-house Clinical Audit days and departmental meetings.

What we are looking for:

• We welcome applications from candidates with degrees in Sports Science or a related field. Full training is provided.
• We will also look at training candidates with transferable skills such as experienced EMT’s or those with a nursing background.
• Candidates must have a full, clean manual UK drivers licence.
• General Nursing qualification or evidence of OH technician training/experience is desirable.
• Flexibility to travel all over UK including overnight stays when necessary.
• Employment with Health Partners is subject to the individual undergoing a DBS check and evidence of Right to Work in the UK.

Additional Information

Driving Requirements

1. Candidates must have a full, clean manual UK driver’s licence.
2. All MU drivers will be provided with driver familiarisation training.
3. All drivers are required to undergo a Drivers Medical.

Salary and Experience

1. Employment is subject to the individual undergoing a DBS check and evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
2. Preference will be given to experienced OHT’s at a salary of £26,325 per annum exclusive of overtime which can take earnings up to 33K per annum (calculations based on 8 - 9 hrs OT per week).
3. Inexperienced candidates who have suitable transferable skills would be; a degree in Sports Science, emergency medical technicians or those with a nursing background.
4. Full training is provided to all candidates.

Working Area

1. Overnight stays will be required for this location. Hotel and meal allowances are paid by the company.
2. Whilst we do try to keep our OHTs local (within 80miles/2hrs one way), there will be travel outside of this from time to time.

Working starts and finishes

1. Start and finish times are dependent on our client needs which can be a mixture of early, usual or late starts and some shift work between the hours of 11pm and 6am paid at a higher rate.
2. Core hours are 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours x 5 days per week).
3. Overtime is usually made up of travel time to and from site and paid at a higher rate.

Location

Peripatetic in Stratford (London) and surrounding areas

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Salary

£26,325

Company Benefits

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan

About Health Partners

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it’s through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you’ll become part of a dynamic team that’s passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.