Occupational Health Technician

ExamWorks Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UKIM is seeking an Occupational Health Technician to deliver health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives. The role is remote-based with regular travel to client sites and occasional use of the Mobile Screening Unit across multiple locations.

You will set up, operate and maintain equipment on client premises or mobile units, ensure data protection, and escalate clinical concerns as needed to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in customer-facing roles.
• Willingness to work towards an Occupational Health Technician qualification.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance activities (audiometry, spirometry and other screening) per UKIM protocols.
• Support identification and management of occupational health hazards and risks.
• Carry out HAVS assessments to Tier 1 and 2 standards.
• Maintain accurate, confidential OH records per standards and legislation.
• Travel regularly to client locations to deliver OH services.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Health surveillance

Audiometry

Spirometry

Education

Experience toward OH Technician qualification

Experience as Occupational Health Technician

Tools

Audiometry equipment

Spirometry equipment

Job description

Middlesborough Permanent Sep 7, 2026

Location: Middlesbrough
Remote:Based with Regular Travel to Client Sites
Salary: 28k-30K depends of experience
Must be 25 years of age or over (for insurance purposes)

Role Purpose

The Occupational Health Technician plays a key role in delivering high-quality occupational health services to UKIM clients. This is a remote-based role with regular travel to customer sites and occasional use of the UKIM Mobile Screening Unit to support service delivery across client locations.

Acting as an on-site occupational health resource, the post holder will support the delivery of health surveillance programmes and wellbeing initiatives. Working directly with clients across multiple locations, you will represent UKIM professionally while building positive working relationships with customer stakeholders and employees.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking and supporting a range of health surveillance activities, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with clinical protocols, contractual requirements, and client expectations. This includes setting up, operating, and maintaining equipment within client premises or the Mobile Screening Unit where required.

You will manage, refer, and progress health surveillance cases in accordance with UKIM service level agreements, providing a proactive, professional, and customer-focused service. The role requires a commitment to delivering high standards of care, identifying and escalating clinical concerns where necessary, and supporting the continuous improvement of occupational health services.

As a visible representative of UKIM, you will demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a dedication to delivering an exceptional client experience whilst supporting operational requirements across a diverse range of customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance activities, including audiometry, spirometry and other agreed screening programmes in accordance with UKIM protocols and client requirements.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of occupational health hazards and workplace health risks.
• Carry out Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessments to Tier 1 and Tier 2 standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential occupational health records in accordance with UKIM standards, professional practice requirements and relevant legislation.
• Comply with all Health and Safety legislation, policies, procedures and safe systems of work whilst travelling to and working at client sites.
• Maintain competency in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ensure all occupational health equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated, checked and fit for purpose, reporting faults or defects promptly.
• Deliver wellbeing assessments and health screening activities, including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI and waist-to-hip ratio measurements, providing appropriate health promotion advice within competence.
• Identify and elevate any clinical concerns, abnormal results, safeguarding issues or fitness-for-work concerns to the Occupational Health Advisor or Occupational Health Physician in a timely manner.
• Travel regularly to client locations to deliver occupational health services and health surveillance programmes, ensuring a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
• Adhere to UKIM policies relating to data protection, confidentiality, information governance and professional standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality occupational health services by supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in customer-facing roles.
• Experience working as an Occupational Health Technician.
• A willingness to work towards an Occupational Health Technician qualification.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with external clients, both verbally and in writing.
• Dedicated to understanding customer needs and delivering a service that exceeds expectations.
• Understands the importance of innovation and embraces change positively.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for improvement and solutions to overcome challenges.
• Demonstrates respect for colleagues, customers and the environments in which they operate.
• Committed to maintaining and promoting the Company's best interests at all times.
• Focused on quality and delivering excellence.
• Takes personal responsibility for customer issues and seeks to understand and elevate dissatisfaction where appropriate.
• An attentive, patient and reliable team player who remains calm under pressure.
• Willing to learn from and support others whilst recognising the impact of their actions on colleagues and customers.

Why Join UKIM?

At UKIM, we are committed to delivering exceptional occupational health services and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, customer service and quality. We value innovation, continuous development and teamwork, offering a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow and succeed.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within Occupational Health and become part of a professional and customer-focused organisation, we would welcome your application. BH1330
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