Occupational Health Technician

ExamWorks Investigation Services Limited; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Qualification support

Opportunities for career progression

Company pension scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

UKIM is seeking a proactive Occupational Health Technician to join our growing team. This remote/field-based role involves regular travel to client sites and responsibilities across health surveillance, wellbeing assessments, and data management.

You will collaborate with Occupational Health Advisors and Physicians to deliver high-quality services nationwide. The ideal candidate has strong customer-facing experience, excellent communication, and readiness to travel, with a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Professional and confident client interactions.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, including overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health surveillance programmes across client sites (audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, health questionnaires).
• Conduct Tier 1 and Tier 2 HAVS assessments.
• Support identification and management of workplace health risks.
• Deliver health and wellbeing assessments (BP, height/weight, BMI, waist-to-hip).
• Maintain confidential occupational health records and documentation.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Escalate clinical concerns when required.
• Build positive relationships with clients and employees.
• Travel to client sites and mobile screening facilities.
• Support service improvements and operational excellence.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication

IT skills

Independent worker

Professional demeanor

Travel willingness

UK driving licence

Education

Occupational Health Technician qualification

Job description

Occupational Health Technician
Occupational Health North East Permanent Oct 1, 2026

Occupational Health Technician
Location: North East and Sunderland
Salary: £28,000.00 - £30,000.00
Hours: 40 hours per week.

Join a Growing Occupational Health Team
We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Occupational Health Technician to join UKIM and support the delivery of high-quality occupational health services across a diverse client base throughout the UK.
This is a predominantly remote and field-based role involving regular travel to customer sites and occasional work from our Mobile Screening Unit. You will play a vital part in delivering health surveillance programmes, wellbeing assessments, and occupational health services that help keep employees healthy, safe, and productive.
Whether you are an experienced Occupational Health Technician or someone with a strong customer-facing background looking to develop a career in occupational health, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Occupational Health Technician, you will be a key representative of UKIM on client sites, delivering a range of health surveillance and screening services while providing an exceptional customer experience.
You will work closely with Occupational Health Advisors, Physicians, clients, and employees, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in line with clinical and operational standards.
This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple industries while supporting the health and wellbeing of employees nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver health surveillance programmes including:
  • Audiometry
  • Spirometry
  • Vision screening
  • Health questionnaires
  • Other agreed occupational health assessments
• Conduct Tier 1 and Tier 2 Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessments.
• Support the identification and management of workplace health risks and occupational hazards.
• Deliver health and wellbeing assessments, including:
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Height and weight measurements
  • BMI calculations
  • Waist-to-hip ratio assessments
• Accurately maintain confidential occupational health records and documentation.
• Ensure all occupational health equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Escalate clinical concerns, abnormal results, safeguarding issues, or fitness-for-work concerns when required.
• Build positive and professional relationships with clients and employees.
• Work safely and professionally while travelling to and operating from client sites and mobile screening facilities.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of operational excellence.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and committed to supporting workplace health and wellbeing.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Professional and confident approach when interacting with clients.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK, including overnight stays when required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Occupational Health Technician experience.
• Occupational Health Technician qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering health surveillance programmes.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles.
• Previous healthcare, wellbeing, screening, or clinical support experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

What We're Looking For

• Customer-focused and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work under pressure.
• Positive, adaptable, and open to change.
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and clients.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and solving problems.
• Passionate about helping people stay healthy at work.

Why Join UKIM?

At UKIM, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional occupational health services that support employee wellbeing and help organisations create healthier workplaces.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive training and development
• Occupational Health Technician qualification support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• A supportive and collaborative team environment