Occupational Health Technician

Johnson Matthey Plc; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings

Share plans

Saving accounts

House saving funds

Life and disability insurance

Commuter allowances

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join the OH team across multiple sites. The role involves conducting health surveillance tests, assisting in planning and administering health screening programmes, and maintaining accurate OH records.

The candidate will travel to JM sites including Royston, Brimsdown, Cambridge and Sonning, with a focus on protecting employee health and ensuring compliance with health protocols and data protection guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in health surveillance tests and OH records management.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with HR and managers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health surveillance/screening programmes (audiometry, spirometry, urinalysis, vision screening).
• Administer tests or vaccinations per protocols and Department guidelines.
• Maintain confidential OH records accurately.
• Ensure data protection and medical confidentiality compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, EHS, managers, and employees.

Skills

Audiometry

Spirometry

Urinalysis

Vision screening

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Data protection

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Cohort

Cority

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title: Occupational Health Technician

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire (with some travel required)

Fixed Term contact until 31st Aug 2027

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net‑zero! As an OH Advisor, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

This role is to support the Occupational Health (OH) team by performing health surveillance tests and assisting in the planning, implementation, and administration of health screening programmes, and maintain accurate and up-to-date Occupational Health Records.

The role contributes to the protection and improvement of employee health and wellbeing across Johnson Matthey sites - Royston, Brimsdown, Cambridge and Sonning, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and statutory guidelines.

The role:

As an OH Tech, you will help drive our goals by:

• Deliver and administer health surveillance / screening programmes line with Company and Departmental policies and procedures including Audiometry, Spirometry, Urinalysis, Vision screening, Phlebotomy, Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI)
• Administer appropriate tests or administer vaccinations to employees consistent with current departmental protocols and Department of Health guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and confidential manual and electronic OH records
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained in line with Data Protection, Medical Confidentiality, and NMC guidelines.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with HR, EHS, managers, and employees

Special factors

Travel will be needed on several JM sites, each as follows: Royston – primary base site
Brimsdown, North London – monthly as required

Cambridge, Sonning & Farringdon – quarterly visits as required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in an office location based on one of the sites above. All functions take place inside with optimal lighting. The employee can expect low levels of noise, in addition to DSE work and use of telephones. The temperature is generally average. All sites operate with varying levels of risk and complexity.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Previous experience of working in a similar role or health care environment with technical skills e.g. audiometry, spirometry, urinalysis, measure visual acuity, measuring blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and BMI
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OH databases (e.g., Cohort, Cority)
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
• Drive and determination to achieve tasks

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks;