Occupational Health Technician (OHT) – Maternity Cover
Location: Littleport, Cambridgeshire - Field-Based
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE (FTE, pro rata)
Hours: Part-Time | 3-4 days per week | Monday to Thursday
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover until March 2028
Are you an experienced Occupational Health Technician looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity in Cambridgeshire?
OH Medical is recruiting for an experienced Occupational Health Technician (OHT) to join an established Occupational Health provider on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave until March 2028. This is a fantastic opportunity for an OHT who enjoys working independently, visiting a variety of workplaces and making a positive difference to employee health and wellbeing. Recent Occupational Health Technician experience is essential for this position, as you'll need to be confident delivering health surveillance clinics from the outset.
The Role
Working across an agreed geographical area, you'll provide essential Occupational Health services to a range of clients, primarily at their workplaces, with occasional clinics at the provider's office.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry, skin surveillance and HAVS.
- Undertaking forklift truck (FLT) medical assessments.
- Delivering workplace health promotion and wellbeing activities.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring assessments are completed to a high professional standard.
- Providing a friendly, professional and efficient service to employees and clients.
- Travelling between client locations to deliver scheduled Occupational Health clinics.
Locations & Travel
Ideally, you'll be based in Littleport or the surrounding areas, providing convenient access to the main client locations.
The geographical area will primarily cover:
- Wisbech
- King's Lynn
- Bury St Edmunds
- Outskirts of Cambridge - occasional clinics
- Occupational Health provider's office - as required
You'll need to be comfortable travelling within the agreed area and managing a varied clinic schedule.
What We're Looking For
- Essential: Recent experience working as an Occupational Health Technician (OHT).
- Practical experience delivering health surveillance assessments, particularly audiometry and spirometry.
- Experience with HAVS, skin surveillance and FLT medical assessments.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence working independently and delivering clinics at client sites.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and work to established clinical protocols.
- Flexibility to travel throughout the agreed geographical area.
Working Hours & Contract
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position until March 2028, offering a part-time working pattern of 3-4 days per week.
- Working days: Monday to Thursday (no Fridays).
- Typical hours: 9:00am-5:00pm.
- Occasional 8:00am-4:00pm shifts.
- Some flexibility for occasional late or night-shift clinics.
Why Apply?
If you're an experienced OHT looking for a part-time position offering variety, flexibility and the opportunity to work with different businesses, this could be the perfect next step. You'll be joining an established Occupational Health service, playing an important role in delivering workplace health surveillance and helping employers maintain healthier, safer working environments.
About OH Medical
OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.
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