Occupational Health Technician - Yeovil / Somerset - £27K

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an Occupational Health Technician in the Yeovil/Somerset area. The mobile role involves health surveillance and requires a background in healthcare or sports science. Candidates must hold a clean UK driving licence and be willing to travel. This position offers full training and various benefits, including a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Health cashback plan

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence (manual) held for a minimum of 12 months.
• Willing to travel regularly.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health surveillance including audiometry, spirometry and baseline measurements.
• Accurately record medical data and ensure information is passed to clinical staff.
• Support the wider OH team by providing reliable biometric data.

Skills

Strong organisation and time management skills

Confident communicator

Attention to detail

Education

Background in healthcare

Sports Science graduates with practical experience

Job description

Role: Occupational Health Technician

Location: Yeovil / Somerset (regional travel with occasional nationwide travel)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (typically between 8am - 6pm)

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Amber Mace is working with an OH Provider to recruit an Occupational Health Technician to join their growing peripatetic team in the Yeovil/Somerset area. This is a mobile role where you'll be responsible for travelling to client sites and supporting the delivery of health surveillance services via a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU). This position would suit someone practical, organised and confident working independently, who is looking to build a long‑term career in Occupational Health. Full training is provided, including a 3‑week structured induction programme with ongoing support and mentoring.

Benefits

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

The Role

• Carry out health surveillance including audiometry, spirometry and baseline measurements (height, weight, BP, urinalysis)
• Accurately record medical data and ensure information is passed to clinical staff
• Support the wider OH team by providing reliable biometric data to support clinical decision making
• Maintain equipment to ensure it remains clean, compliant and fit for use
• Assist with health promotion and other onsite duties as required

Requirements

• Background in healthcare or similar - e.g. Healthcare Support Worker, Ambulance Assistant, Emergency Care Technician, Army Medic or similar
• Also suitable for Sports Science graduates with practical experience in baseline measurements
• Full clean UK driving licence (manual) held for a minimum of 12 months - Aged 21+ (insurance purposes)
• Willing to travel regularly
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Confident communicator with good attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines

If this role is of interest to you, please give Helene a call on (phone number removed) or email your up to date CV to noting your availability for a call