Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician (Portsmouth)

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Occupational Health provider is seeking an Occupational Health Technician to drive a Mobile Medical Unit across the UK. The successful candidate will conduct health surveillance screenings and maintain health records. Ideal for professionals with relevant healthcare experience and strong organisational skills. The role offers a competitive salary, extensive travel, and various benefits including 25 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and health cashback plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Valid manual UK driving licence held for 12+ months.
• Minimum age: 21 years.
• Ability to provide a licence share code.
• Use of a personal vehicle during initial employment.
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay away up to 3 weeks per month.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance screenings.
• Accurately record all medical information.
• Maintain and ensure all equipment is clean.
• Support health promotion activities.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Experience as Occupational Health Technician

Healthcare Support Worker

Emergency Care Assistant / Technician

Army Medic

Sports Science degree

Job description

Occupational Health Technician – Mobile Medical Unit (Portsmouth & UK Travel)

Salary: £25,000–£27,000 per annum + benefits

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hrs per week (usually between 8am–6pm)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Portsmouth (regional travel with occasional UK-wide travel)

About the Role

OH Medical is recruiting for a leading Occupational Health provider for an Occupational Health Technician to join their expanding peripatetic team. In this exciting role, you’ll drive a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) across the UK, delivering high‑quality health surveillance services to employees in a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

This is a dynamic and rewarding Occupational Health Technician post, perfect for someone enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to expand their skills. You’ll receive a 3‑week training and induction programme, with ongoing mentoring and support from the wider OH team. Your duties will include:

• Conduct health surveillance screenings: audiometry, lung function testing, height, weight, blood pressure, and urinalysis
• Accurately record all medical information in OH records for clinical staff
• Maintain and ensure all equipment is clean, calibrated, and serviceable
• Support health promotion activities and additional OH tasks as required
• Assist the OH team by providing accurate biometric data to support clinical decision‑making

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a skilled, self‑motivated professional with strong time management, communication, and organisational skills. You’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a team, able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and take initiative.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience as:

• Occupational Health Technician
• Healthcare Support Worker (hospital setting only)
• Emergency Care Assistant / Technician
• Ambulance Technician / Assistant
• Army Medic
• Graduates with a Sports Science degree and experience in baseline health measurements

Other requirements:

• Valid manual UK driving licence held for 12+ months
• Minimum age: 21 years
• Ability to provide a licence share code (requires UK Driving License number and National Insurance Number)
• Use of a personal vehicle during initial employment until MMU is provided
• Space to park the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) at or near home during the length of employment.
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay away up to 3 weeks per month (home every weekend).

Salary & Benefits

If you’re an enthusiastic and reliable healthcare professional looking for a varied, mobile role that makes a real difference to employee health across the UK, this is the perfect opportunity. For your expertise as an Occupational Health Technician, you will receive:

• Competitive salary: £25,000–£27,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Birthday day off
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
• Life assurance
• Health cashback plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Plus more

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up‑to‑date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you require more information about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss it in confidence, please get in touch with Ellen Harris or The Team at 01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail]

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.