Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician (Birmingham)

HealthJobs Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Birthday day off

Gym discount

Health cashback

Career training

Job summary

OH Medical is recruiting for a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to deliver health surveillance and workplace wellbeing services across multiple sites. The role involves regional travel with nationwide travel on occasion and driving a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU).

The position is based in Birmingham, full-time (37.5 hours), with a salary of £25,000-£27,000 plus benefits, a contributory pension, life assurance, and generous annual leave. Training and ongoing mentoring are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Health Technician or Healthcare professional.
• Full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Aged 21+ for vehicle insurance purposes.
• Ability to provide a valid driving licence share code.
• Experience completing baseline health measurements.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home regularly.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance including audiometry and spirometry.
• Complete baseline health screening (BP, height, weight, urinalysis).
• Record confidential information in Occupational Health records.
• Gather biometric data to support clinical decisions.
• Support Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians.
• Ensure equipment is clean, serviced, and fit for purpose.
• Support health promotion and workplace wellbeing activities.
• Drive and operate a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU).
• Travel regularly and stay away from home during weeks.

Skills

Health surveillance

Audiometry

Spirometry

Baseline measurements

Strong communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent workload management

Tools

MMU operation

Audiometer

Spirometer

Job description

Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician

Birmingham | Regional & Nationwide Travel

£25,000-£27,000 + Benefits | Full Time | Permanent

OH Medical is currently recruiting for a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to join a leading Occupational Health provider delivering workplace health and wellbeing services across a variety of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Health Technician or healthcare professional looking to develop a long-term career within Occupational Health. The position offers a varied combination of travel, independent working and hands-on health surveillance.

The successful candidate will be based in Birmingham and travel to client sites regionally, with occasional nationwide travel. You will drive and operate a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), delivering health surveillance and workplace wellbeing services directly on-site.

The Role - Occupational Health Technician

• Conducting health surveillance, including audiometry and spirometry
• Completing baseline health screening, including blood pressure, height, weight and urinalysis
• Accurately recording confidential information within Occupational Health records
• Gathering biometric data to support clinical decision-making
• Supporting Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians
• Ensuring equipment is clean, serviceable and fit for purpose
• Supporting health promotion and workplace wellbeing activities
• Driving and operating a Mobile Medical Unit
• Travelling regularly and staying away from home during the working week

Occupational Health Technician Requirements

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as an:

• Occupational Health Technician
• Healthcare Assistant or Healthcare Support Worker
• Emergency Care Assistant
• Ambulance Assistant or Technician
• Emergency Care Technician
• Army or Military Medic
• Sports Science Graduate with experience taking baseline measurements

To be considered, you will also need:

• A full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months
• To be aged 21 or over for vehicle insurance purposes
• The ability to provide a valid driving licence share code
• Experience completing baseline health measurements
• Confidence travelling and regularly staying away from home
• Space to park an MMU safely at or near your home address
• Strong communication, time-management and organisational skills
• An understanding of GDPR and confidential medical records
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Training & Development

You will receive a structured four-week training and induction programme, followed by ongoing mentoring and support from an experienced Occupational Health team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to establish or progress your Occupational Health career while developing valuable health surveillance skills.

Travel & Accommodation

This is a travel-based position involving regular overnight stays. Candidates should be comfortable being away from home for approximately three out of four weeks each month, although you will return home on Fridays for the weekend.

To support your travel, you will receive:

• Diary visibility six weeks in advance
• Subsistence for each night spent away, reimbursed within one week of being claimed
• Access to a Premier Inn account for accommodation bookings
• A company fuel card
• A company vehicle once available

During the initial weeks of employment, you may need to use your own vehicle or a company-provided hire car until the new company vehicle becomes available.

Hours

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, usually between 8.00am and 6.00pm.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cashback plan
• Ongoing Occupational Health training and career development

Location

Applicants should be based in Birmingham. The position involves regional travel with occasional nationwide travel.