Occupational Health Technician - Midlands - £27K

Amber Mace; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading occupational health provider is seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join its team. This mobile role involves conducting health surveillance and screening activities across various locations in the UK. Candidates should have relevant healthcare experience or a Sports Science degree, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers benefits such as a contributory pension, life assurance, and generous leave, making it an attractive opportunity for individuals passionate about promoting workplace wellbeing.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Experience in healthcare role or relevant education required.
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance and screening activities.
• Record medical information accurately in health records.
• Ensure medical equipment is clean and calibrated.
• Support health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Understanding of GDPR

Education

Experience as Healthcare Support Worker or similar

Sports Science degree with health measurement experience

Job description

Occupational Health Technician
Location: Midlands (with occasional UK travel)
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (typically between 8am - 6pm)

A leading occupational health provider is seeking a motivated and professional Occupational Health Technician to join its expanding peripatetic team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on workplace wellbeing while travelling across the UK to deliver high-quality health surveillance and screening services to a wide range of industries.

Based in the Midlands, the successful applicant will drive a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to client sites, carrying out essential health assessments and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees, with the occasional travel nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of health surveillance and screening activities, including audiometry, lung function testing, and baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and urinalysis.
• Accurately record medical information in occupational health records and share findings with relevant clinical staff.
• Ensure all medical equipment is clean, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Support health promotion initiatives and assist in additional occupational health duties.
• Provide accurate biometric data to assist nursing and physician staff with clinical decision-making.

About You

• Experience in a similar role such as Healthcare Support Worker, Emergency Care Assistant, Ambulance Technician, Army Medic, or similar healthcare background.
• Alternatively, a Sports Science graduate with experience conducting baseline health measurements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Good understanding of GDPR and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and within a team.
• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence (held for at least 12 months) and be 21 years or older.

This is a mobile role requiring regular travel and overnight stays (up to three weeks per month). Candidates must have a secure location near their home to park the MMU overnight. To support work‑life balance, the role includes:

• Six weeks' advance diary visibility
• Subsistence allowance for each overnight stay
• Company fuel card provided

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Birthday day off (non-contractual)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys travel and variety to develop their career in occupational health and play a key role in promoting employee wellbeing across the UK. You'll be covering the region of Midlands, and required to travel nationwide occasionally.

For more information please contact Helene on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).