Occupational Health Technician

Everson Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank banks

Birthday day off (non-contractual)

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Health cashback scheme via Simply Cash

Job summary

Everson Recruitment is seeking an Occupational Health Technician to support delivery of high-quality health services at a busy dockyard site in Plymouth. You will perform health surveillance, assist in health promotion, and support OH Nurses and Physicians in providing a comprehensive service.

The role requires a proactive, self-motivated candidate who can manage workloads, maintain confidential records, keep equipment calibrated, and stay up to date with best practices.

Qualifications

• No recognised professional qualification required for this role.
• Suitable backgrounds include Health Care Assistant, Fitness Instructor, Ambulance EMT, Military Medic, Offshore Medic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance such as audiometry, spirometry, and vision screening.
• Assist in delivering health promotion and education programs.
• Support Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians in providing a comprehensive service.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of medical interventions.
• Ensure equipment is well-maintained, calibrated and properly stored.
• Stay up-to-date with current best practices.

Skills

Health surveillance

Record keeping

Team support

Tools

Audiometry equipment

Spirometry equipment

Vision screening tools

Job description

I am looking for an Occupational Health Technician, who will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality occupational health services. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of health surveillance assessments, administering health and well-being initiatives, and contributing to the smooth operation of my client's occupational health programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct health surveillance, including audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, and health questionnaires.
• Assist in the delivery of health promotion and education programs.
• Support the Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all medical interventions.
• Ensure that all equipment is well-maintained, calibrated, and properly stored.
• Stay up-to-date with current best practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident individual to work alongside a multidisciplinary occupational health team on-site at the busy dockyard in Devonport, Plymouth. You will be self-motivated and have a proactive approach to your role, prioritising and managing your own workload.

There is no recognised professional qualification for this role however, suitable backgrounds include: Health Care Assistant; Fitness Instructor; Ambulance EMT; Military Medic; Offshore Medic, etc.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm and 7.30am to 2.45pm on Friday.

Salary

We are offering a competitive salary for this role, depending on experience and qualifications

Company Benefits

You can expect to receive:

• 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 scheme via Simply Health