Occupational Health Technician

2 Sisters Food Group; West Midlands; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Exclusive employee discount

Career development opportunities

Fast track progression

Employee of the Month awards

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support on site

Death in service benefit

Descripción de la vacante

2 Sisters Food Group is hiring an Occupational Health Technician to deliver screening and surveillance programmes (audiometry, spirometry, vision, skin, HAVS) and support pre-placement health assessments at our site in the West Midlands. You will manage confidential health records in line with GDPR and coordinate appointments.

Key responsibilities include maintaining health surveillance databases, producing reports, and supporting health promotion initiatives.

Formación

• Occupational Health Technician qualification or equivalent.
• Certificate in Audiometry and/or Spirometry.
• Commitment to completing OH Technician Level 3 qualification (or already hold it).
• Experience conducting health surveillance programmes (hearing, lung function, vision, skin, HAVS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational & administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office, and maintaining electronic records.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and OH best practice (desirable).
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, or industrial environments (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Deliver a range of occupational health surveillance programmes including audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, skin assessments, HAVS screening, and drug/alcohol testing where applicable.
• Carry out routine health assessments including pre-placement health questionnaires and new starter medical assessments.
• Accurately record, maintain, and manage confidential employee health records in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate OH appointments while maintaining surveillance databases and producing reports.
• Identify and halt abnormal health surveillance findings to OH Nurse or OH Physician.
• Support delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives, awareness campaigns, and health promotion activities.
• Ensure OH equipment is maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Work in compliance with Health & Safety legislation, OH standards, and company policies.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities to support OH service development.
• Work collaboratively with OH Nurse, managers and colleagues to promote a safe, healthy, and productive workplace

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Discretion with confidential data

Team collaboration

Educación

Occupational Health Technician qualification

Certificate in Audiometry

Certificate in Spirometry

OH Level 3 qualification (desirable)

Herramientas

Electronic health records software

Audiometry equipment

Spirometry equipment

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of occupational health surveillance programmes including audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, skin assessments, hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) screening, and drug and alcohol testing where applicable.
• Carry out routine health assessments, including pre-placement health questionnaires and new starter medical assessments, supporting fitness-for-work processes.
• Accurately record, maintain, and manage confidential employee health records in line with GDPR and medical confidentiality requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate occupational health appointments while maintaining health surveillance databases and producing reports as required.
• Identify and halt abnormal health surveillance findings to the Occupational Health Nurse or Occupational Health Physician.
• Support the delivery of employee health and wellbeing initiatives, awareness campaigns, and health promotion activities.
• Ensure occupational health equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Occupational Health standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities to support the ongoing development of Occupational Health services.

Work collaboratively with the Occupational Health Nurse, managers, and colleagues to promote a safe, healthy, and productive workplace

Qualifications

• An Occupational Health Technician qualification or equivalent.
• A Certificate in Audiometry and/or Spirometry.
• Committed to completing the Occupational Health Technician Level 3 qualification (or already hold the qualification).
• Experience conducting health surveillance programmes, including hearing, lung function, vision, skin, and HAVS assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and experience maintaining accurate electronic records.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and Occupational Health best practice (desirable).
• Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, or other industrial environments (desirable).

Above all, you'll demonstrate accountability, professionalism, respect, integrity, and a collaborative approach, with the flexibility and agility to support a busy Occupational Health service while helping to create a healthier workplace for everyone.

Additional Information

• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• Fast Track Progression and Development Opportunities
• Employee of the Month awards
• Employee assistance programme.
• Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling
• Wellbeing support on site
• Death in service benefit, optional - linked to pension.

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