Occupational Health Technician

List Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Health Technician in Scunthorpe for a temporary position lasting a minimum of 2 months. You will conduct various medical assessments and maintain records to ensure compliance with medical standards. Strong communication and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This role offers experience in a busy industrial environment, with pay at £13.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for interacting with employees and managers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively under supervision.
• Confidentiality must be maintained per GDPR and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various medical assessments under nurse supervision.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with standards.
• Interact professionally with employees and management.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good time management

Excellent attention to detail

Confident IT skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Occupational Health Technician

Location: Scunthorpe

Duration: Minimum 2 months (with potential to extend)

Hours: 36.5 per week

Pay: £13.15 per hour

We're supporting our client during a particularly busy period and are looking for an Occupational Health Technician to join the Occupational Health team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy industrial environment, carrying out a range of health surveillance and medical assessments under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in ensuring employees in safety‑critical roles remain compliant with Company medical standards. Working from daily appointment lists, you’ll carry out a variety of medical assessments, maintain accurate records, and provide a professional, confidential service at all times.

Key Duties

Once signed off as competent by a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include :

• Pre‑placement medicals
• Drug testing for pre‑placement
• Driver medical checks (BP, height, weight, urinalysis)
• Vision testing
• Audiometry and spirometry
• Recording results and ensuring accuracy
• Interacting with employees, visitors, and managers professionally
• Supporting the wider Occupational Health team with reasonable management requests

All work is carried out under the supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty, who will review medical results before certificates or reports are issued.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A flexible, professional, and patient‑focused approach

Confidentiality is essential within Occupational Health, and you’ll be required to adhere to GDPR and company confidentiality procedures.