Occupational Health Technician

Amber Mace; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading occupational health provider is looking for a motivated Occupational Health Technician to join its peripatetic team. Based in Reading, you will drive a Mobile Medical Unit to conduct health assessments across the UK, ensuring employee wellbeing. The ideal candidate has experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This full-time role offers a salary between £25,000 and £27,000, along with benefits such as a contributory pension scheme and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare roles such as Healthcare Support Worker or similar.
• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance and screening activities.
• Record medical information and maintain confidentiality.
• Support health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational abilities

Time management

Self-motivated and adaptable

Understanding of GDPR

Education

Graduate in Sports Science or similar healthcare background

Job description

Occupational Health Technician

Location : Reading (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 Reading, 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 Reading, and required to travel nationwide occasionally.

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