Occupational Health Technician - Sheffield

Occupational Health Technician – Sheffield

Full‑time permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Salary £26,325 per annum, overtime up to £33,000. Location: Sheffield.

Summary

Medigold Health seeks a Mobile Occupational Health Technician to deliver health surveillance services across Sheffield. The role involves health assessments, drug/alcohol testing, venepuncture, vaccinations (for trained nurses), equipment management, vehicle logistics, and administrative duties. Regular travel with occasional overnight stays.

Main Objectives

• Deliver a competent and high‑quality mobile and static health surveillance service to all Medigold clients.
• Undertake health promotion activities as required.
• Promote the business of Medigold Occupational Health Consultancy Ltd and act as its representative.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance and promotion activities.
• Prepare mobile vehicle, equipment, stocks, and supplies.
• Prepare all paperwork, files and associated forms.
• Maintain adequate stocks and supplies; order and distribute as required.
• Check equipment, ensure calibration and PAT testing, maintain logs.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and mobile vehicles to a high standard.
• Complete all required forms, databases, and logs as directed.
• Maintain a record of mileage, petrol usage and expenses.
• Complete surveillance data and triage for escalation to OHP.
• Maintain competence in use of all equipment and testing required.
• Contribute to development of policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Plan routes, liaise with the Health Surveillance Manager regarding logistics.
• Ensure adequate fuel in vehicles at all times.
• Comply with the Medigold Data Protection policy.
• Perform administration duties as required.
• Identify improvements and enhancements to the service.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Perform drug and alcohol testing.
• Perform venepuncture and process samples according to guidance.
• Administer vaccinations (trained nurses only).
• Undertake office‑based duties when not required to travel.
• Attend in‑house clinical audit days and departmental meetings.

Requirements

• Degrees in Sports Science or related field; full training provided.
• Experience training as an EMT or nursing background considered.
• Full clean driver\’s licence; must drive and park a mobile unit at home.
• General nursing qualification or evidence of OH technician training/experience desirable.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK, including overnight stays.
• Employment subject to DBS check and evidence of Right to Work in the UK.

Additional Information

• Mobile units are 3.5 tons; a special licence is not required.
• Drivers receive familiarisation training and must undergo a drivers medical.
• Preference given to experienced OHTs at salary £26,325 per annum (overtime up to £33,000).
• Inexperienced candidates with transferable skills (Sports Science, EMT, nursing) are encouraged to apply.
• Full training provided to all candidates.
• Overnight stays will be required; hotel and meal allowances paid by company.
• Work starts and finishes vary: early, usual, late, and some shift work 11pm‑6am paid at higher rate.
• Core hours 37.5 per week; overtime usually travel time, paid at higher rate.

Company Benefits

• 31 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to company benefits and discount portal.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Interactive mental health and wellbeing app.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services