Trainee Occupational Health Technician

Purosearch Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Occupational Health Technician for a full-time position in Cambridge, UK. You will receive comprehensive training and travel nationwide for various health assessments. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence. Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth. Salary ranges from £26,000 to £30,000 annually.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing development

Company vehicle for work travel

All equipment provided

Opportunities to progress within Occupational Health

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• No prior occupational health experience needed—full training is provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites across the UK conducting occupational health assessments.
• Perform audiometry, spirometry, and drug & alcohol testing.
• Carry out safety critical medicals and health promotion activities.

Skills

Confident communicator

Good people skills

Willingness to travel

Reliable and organised

Job description

Trainee Occupational Health Technician

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking to start an exciting career in Occupational Health? We are recruiting a Trainee Occupational Health Technician to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

No previous occupational health experience is required—full training will be provided!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident working with people, enjoys travel, and is looking for a long-term, stable role with great development prospects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You will travel to client sites across the UK (Monday–Friday) carrying out a range of occupational health assessments, including:

• Audiometry
• Spirometry
• Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Safety Critical Medicals
• HAVS (Tier 1 & 2)
• Pre-employment medicals
• Health promotion activities

You must be comfortable driving a manual van and staying away from home on a weekly basis

What We’re Looking For:

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Willingness to travel nationwide
• Confident communicator with good people skills
• Professional, reliable, and organisedAbility to work independently and as part of a team
• No prior occupational health experience needed—full training is provided

What We Offer:

• Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 per year
• Full training and ongoing development
• Company vehicle for work travel
• All equipment provided
• Opportunities to progress within Occupational Health
• Supportive and friendly team environment

If you’re interested in starting a rewarding career in Occupational Health, apply now or contact Chantelle on 020 7952 7641 to learn more and receive the full job description.