Occupational Health Technician - Milton Keynes

Tetra Tech Europe; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is looking for an Occupational Health Technician to deliver exceptional health services across the UK, including health surveillance and fitness-for-work screening. The role requires travel and involves conducting clinical assessments.

The ideal candidate will have previous occupational health experience, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication skills. Professional development opportunities and support for growth are emphasized within Tetra Tech's occupational health services.

Qualifications

• Previous occupational health experience (health surveillance or fitness-for-work).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Strong communication skills and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational health services including health surveillance and fitness-for-work screening.
• Conduct assessments and make clinical recommendations.
• Travel frequently and stay overnight as required.

Skills

Audiometry

Spirometry

Venepuncture

Health assessments

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

Lead the delivery of exceptional occupational health services — join Tetra Tech as an Occupational Health Technician

Purpose and scope of the role

You will deliver occupational health services including health surveillance, fitness‑for‑work screening, health promotion and venepuncture across client sites, mobile screening units and Tetra Tech clinics. Typical daily duties include audiometry, spirometry, skin and hand‑arm vibration checks, drug and alcohol testing and occupational medicals for roles such as drivers and working‑at‑height personnel. You will work with a regional team and support nationwide projects and clients, including assignments in the UK that may require regular overnight travel. Salary band: £26,000–£30,000 depending on experience; overtime available.

Your impact in this position

In the short term you will deliver reliable, client‑facing clinical services and contribute to team quality standards. Over the medium term you will deepen clinical specialisms, lead client assignments and take responsibility for autonomous decision‑making on fitness‑for‑work outcomes. In the longer term there are clear routes for professional development and internal progression within Tetra Tech’s occupational health services, including opportunities to mentor colleagues and participate in service improvement projects that support nationwide programmes.

Core Capabilities Required For Success

• Demonstrable competence in audiometry, spirometry, venepuncture and basic occupational health assessments, with accurate record‑keeping.
• Ability to conduct assessments and make clinical recommendations independently while escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Clear, professional communication with clients, line managers and multidisciplinary teams; ability to explain clinical findings succinctly.
• Confident driving of mobile screening units (vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes), willingness to undertake frequent travel and overnight stays, and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Competent user of MS Office and electronic medical records systems with strong organisational and audit‑ready documentation skills.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

Required: previous occupational health experience (health surveillance or fitness‑for‑work), full UK driving licence, willingness to travel and stay overnight, strong communication skills and IT proficiency. Desirable: venepuncture certification, drug & alcohol testing training, experience driving mobile screening units, relevant occupational health qualifications or NVQ/SVQ equivalents.

Work patterns & location

Field‑based role covering Milton Keynes and wider UK assignments. Expect frequent travel and regular overnight stays.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.