Trainee Occupational Health Technician

Purosearch Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company is seeking a Trainee Occupational Health Technician to start a rewarding career. You will conduct various occupational health assessments across the UK, requiring a full UK driving licence. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided. The role offers a salary between £26,000 and £30,000, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for career progress. If you're confident working with people and like to travel, this role could be for you.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing development

Company vehicle for work travel

Supportive and friendly team environment

All equipment provided

Opportunities to progress within Occupational Health

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• No prior occupational health experience needed.
• Must be comfortable staying away from home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of occupational health assessments.
• Travel to client sites across the UK.
• Perform audiometry and spirometry tests.
• Carry out drug & alcohol testing.
• Conduct safety critical medicals and health promotion activities.

Skills

Confident communicator

Good people skills

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Driving manual van

Job description

Occupational Health Technician

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Portsmouth

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 organised
• Ability 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 – £30,000 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.