Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician (Doncaster)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Gym membership discount

Health cashback

Job summary

OH Medical in Doncaster is seeking a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to deliver health surveillance and wellbeing services on-site at client locations. The role combines travel, independent work and hands-on health checks across multiple sites with regional and occasional nationwide travel.

Based around Doncaster with opportunities to work around Sheffield, Rotherham or Worksop, you will drive an MMU and provide essential baseline measurements while supporting OH Nurses and

Qualifications

• Experience in health surveillance measurements such as audiometry and spirometry.
• Full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Aged 21+ for vehicle insurance purposes.
• Willingness to travel regionally and stay away from home.
• Experience recording health data in confidential records.
• Understanding of GDPR and confidential medical records.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance, including audiometry and spirometry.
• Record baseline health screening data (BP, height, weight, urinalysis).
• Support Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians.
• Drive and operate a Mobile Medical Unit.
• Travel regularly and stay away from home during the week.
• Ensure equipment is clean, serviceable and fit for purpose.
• Promote workplace wellbeing activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent worker

GDPR knowledge

Education

Sports Science Graduate

Tools

Mobile Medical Unit

Job description

Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician

Doncaster | 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 around Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham or Worksop and will 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

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 career within Occupational Health 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
• Prompt reimbursement of subsistence expenses
• 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 is 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 Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham or Worksop. The role will involve regional travel with occasional nationwide travel.