Occupational Health Technician in Yeovil

Occupational Health Technician

Location: Yeovil
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Occupational Health Technicians to join a growing peripatetic team, delivering health surveillance services to clients across a variety of industries.

This is a mobile role involving driving a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to different client sites throughout the UK. You will carry out a range of health screening assessments, supporting the wider clinical team in maintaining employee health and wellbeing.

No previous Occupational Health experience is essential, as a comprehensive 4-week training and induction programme will be provided, alongside ongoing mentoring and support.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a healthcare background or a Sports Science degree looking to develop a career in Occupational Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out health surveillance assessments, including audiometry and lung function testing.
• Undertake baseline health measurements, including blood pressure, height, weight and urinalysis.
• Accurately record clinical information and maintain confidential occupational health records.
• Ensure all medical equipment is clean, maintained and ready for use.
• Provide accurate screening results to support clinical decision-making by nurses and physicians.
• Assist with health promotion activities and other occupational health duties as required.
• Deliver a professional and approachable service to employees attending screening appointments.

About You

We are interested in candidates from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:

• Healthcare Support Work
• Emergency Care or Ambulance Services
• Emergency Care Assistance or Technician roles
• Military or Army Medic positions
• Sports Science or a related degree, with practical experience undertaking baseline health measurements.

You will ideally have:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• A confident and professional approach when dealing with clients and employees.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
• A flexible approach to travel and working away from home.

Essential driving requirements:

• Full, valid UK manual driving licence.
• Must have held your licence for at least 12 months.
• Must be aged 21 or over.
• Ability to provide a DVLA driving licence share code.

Travel & Working Away

This is a peripatetic position involving regular regional travel and occasional nationwide assignments. You will be required to drive and operate a Mobile Medical Unit, with the ability to park the vehicle at or near your home address overnight.

Overnight stays are a regular part of the role, and you should be comfortable being away from home for approximately 3 out of every 4 weeks of the month. You will, however, return home on Fridays for the weekend.

To help support a positive work-life balance, the company offers:

• Work schedules visible 6 weeks in advance.
• Overnight subsistence payments, reimbursed within a week of claiming.
• Access to a dedicated Premier Inn booking account.
• Company fuel card.

Salary & Benefits

£26,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

The benefits package includes:

• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%).
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Birthday day off (non-contractual benefit).
• Discounted gym membership.
• Health cashback plan.
• Fuel card and overnight subsistence.
• Comprehensive 4-week training and induction programme.
• Ongoing mentoring and development.

If you have any questions or would just like to discuss this role please contact Finlay on 0207 952 7641 or f.robertson@purosearch.com