Occupational Health Technician in Oldham

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

*FULL TRAINING PROVIDED*

Here at Latus we have ambitious growth and strategic plans to grow our business over the next year. With this in mind, we are looking to grow our teams and require like minded and professional people to support our journey

To provide a wide range of company services on our clients sites throughout the UK to the highest possible standard. To achieve this, an OH technician is required to either drive a mobile medical unit (if applicable and assigned) or own vehicle if room-based.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Drive a mobile medical unit (approximate size of an ambulance) or own road worthy vehicle to provide our services on client sites throughout the UK.
• Provide a wide range of company services on our clients sites such as:
• Hearing tests, Lung function tests, Skin checks, Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessments, Vision screening, Job specific medicals (e.g. FLT driver medicals), Drug & alcohol screening, Blood pressure checks and Wellbeing assessments.
• The role involves working away from home with overnight stays for up to 4 nights most weeks (i.e. leaving home Monday morning and returning to home Friday evening).
• We operate a 24/7 service so the individual should be prepared to work shifts including early starts, evening and night shifts. The role is essentially Monday to Friday however some weekend work may occasionally be required.
• Ensure targets and KPIs are met whilst maintaining Company protocols and workplace rules and procedures.
• Ensuring a fantastic level of customer service is provided at all times to ensure the satisfaction of our clients and their employees alike.
• Display a positive and willing attitude towards your work
• Actively support and promote Latus Group and all its policies.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Commit to and take responsibility for continued personal development
• Take responsibility for maintaining evidence of continued personal development
• Attend all relevant training internally and externally
• Share learning experiences with other team members
• Be willing to commit to undertake relevant training for formal qualifications
• To discuss ones own development needs with the Training & Quality Manager in order to consistently achieve best practice and continuously improve personal performance
• Willing to pursue further qualifications as deemed necessary within current legislation

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Previous experience delivering Health Screen services, or experience of a health and wellbeing background.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent customer service / client focus skills.
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams). All work is carried out on PC/laptop using bespoke Occupational Health software and specialist testing equipment.
• Full UK drivers licence, with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Has to be able to provide secure offsite parking for the mobile medical unit (if mobile unit is assigned).
• Able to work under own initiative.
• Pro-active attitude, able to make decisions and prioritise.
• Good time management skills with ability to work towards tight deadlines.
• Problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail with emphasis on data recording.