Vacancy
WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to join our HSEQ Function on a part‑time permanent basis (3 days per week). The role is hybrid, primarily office‑based in Glasgow with occasional visits to sites and workshops.
About the Role
Reporting to the HSEQ Director, you will manage and coordinate occupational health services, working closely with employees, managers, HR, Health & Safety colleagues, and external occupational health providers.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide competent advice and guidance on a wide range of occupational health matters.
* Support managers in implementing recommended controls and safe systems of work.
* Coordinate occupational health referrals, medicals, health surveillance, and case management.
* Monitor and maintain health surveillance programmes and ensure compliance with legislation.
* Support return‑to‑work processes and provide guidance on fitness for work.
* Coordinate with external occupational health providers and monitor performance against SLAs.
* Manage confidential medical records and ensure GDPR‑compliant handling of data.
* Support post‑incident and with‑cause drug and alcohol testing where required.
* Analyse occupational health data and report on trends, risks, and compliance gaps.
* Contribute to occupational health training, wellbeing initiatives, and awareness campaigns.
* Support policy development and continuous improvement across occupational health and wellbeing.
Person Specification
* A relevant qualification in Occupational Health (e.g., Degree, NVQ or equivalent), with NMC registration where applicable.
* Experience delivering occupational health services within engineering, construction or operational environments.
* Strong understanding of employer legal responsibilities relating to occupational health.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple cases and programmes simultaneously.
* Empathetic, professional, credible, and committed to confidentiality and ethical practice.
* A full UK driving licence is essential.
Salary and Benefits
* £42,000 – £50,000 per annum/Full Time Equivalent.
* 32 days holiday (36 with service).
* Enhanced pension scheme.
* Van and fuel card.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Salary sacrifice options (EV scheme, annual leave purchase, cycle to work).
* Remote & hybrid working options.
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
* Company sick pay (after qualifying period).
* Employee discount programme.
WGM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a proud member of “Living Wage Scotland”. WGM will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies outside of our approved PSL.
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