Trainee Occupational Health Technician

Purosearch Ltd; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 23,400 - 28,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off (non-contractual)

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Health cashback plan

Ongoing training & development

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd in Dunfermline, Scotland, is seeking a motivated Trainee Occupational Health Technician to join a friendly on-site team. The role focuses on health surveillance, screening and health promotion to support employee wellbeing.

No formal qualification is required; transferable healthcare or emergency response experience is welcome. You will perform baseline assessments, audiometry, spirometry, and assist with First Aid training while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• No formal professional qualification required; transferable healthcare or emergency response experience welcome.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Confidential and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out screening and surveillance activities as part of occupational health services.
• Record medical information accurately and pass results to clinical colleagues for review.
• Maintain and calibrate clinical equipment and monitor performance.
• Support health promotion initiatives and wellbeing programmes.
• Assist with non-clinical duties such as filing and stock management.
• Support additional activities within competence, e.g. First Aid training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

IT literacy

Job description

Trainee Occupational Health Technician

Location: Dunfermline, Scotland
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum (FTE), depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Thursday | 8:30am – 4:30pm

The role

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Occupational Health Technician to join a friendly multidisciplinary team based on-site in Dunfermline, Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a healthcare, emergency services, fitness, or military background who enjoys working independently while delivering high-quality occupational health services. You'll play a key role in supporting employee health and wellbeing through health surveillance, screening, and health promotion activities.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Occupational Health Technician, you'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of occupational health services by carrying out a variety of screening and surveillance activities, including:

• Conducting baseline health assessments, including height and weight measurements, blood pressure checks, urinalysis.
• Performing health surveillance assessments such as audiometry, spirometry, drug and alcohol testing
• Accurately recording medical information and ensuring results are passed to clinical colleagues for review
• Maintaining and checking clinical equipment, ensuring it is clean, calibrated, and fit for purpose
• Monitoring equipment performance where required
• Working within established protocols and recognising when clinical queries should be escalated
• Supporting health promotion initiatives and wellbeing programmes
• Assisting with non-clinical duties such as filing, stock management, and maintaining clinical areas
• Providing support with additional activities within your competence, such as First Aid training
• Following company policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times

About You

There is no formal professional qualification required for this position. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable healthcare or emergency response experience.

You'll also have:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• A professional, compassionate, and confidential approach
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• A flexible and positive attitude

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Additional day off for your birthday (non-contractual)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment