Temporary jobs in Germany

Occupational Health Technician

Location: Scunthorpe

Duration: Minimum 2 months (with potential to extend)

Hours: 36.5 per week

Pay: £13.15 per hour

We're supporting our client during a particularly busy period and are looking for an Occupational Health Technician to join the Occupational Health team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy industrial environment, carrying out a range of health surveillance and medical assessments under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring employees in safety‑critical roles remain compliant with Company medical standards. Working from daily appointment lists, you’ll carry out a variety of medical assessments, maintain accurate records, and provide a professional, confidential service at all times.

Once signed off as competent by a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include :

• Pre‑placement medicals
• Drug testing for pre‑placement
• Driver medical checks (BP, height, weight, urinalysis)
• Vision testing
• Audiometry and spirometry
• Recording results and ensuring accuracy
• Interacting with employees, visitors, and managers professionally
• Supporting the wider Occupational Health team with reasonable management requests

All work is carried out under the supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty, who will review medical results before certificates or reports are issued.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A flexible, professional, and patient‑focused approach

Confidentiality is essential within Occupational Health, and you’ll be required to adhere to GDPR and company confidentiality procedures.