Occupational Health Technician - Medigold Health
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £26,325 per annum. Overtime up to £33K per annum (estimated 8–9 hrs OT per week)
Location: Swindon
Medigold Health are seeking a Mobile Occupational Health Technician to deliver high‑quality health surveillance services to our clients across the Swindon area.
We welcome candidates with degrees in Sports Science or a related field, as well as those with transferable skills, such as experienced EMTs or a nursing background. Full training will be provided.
In this role you’ll perform health assessments, drug and alcohol testing, venepuncture, vaccinations (if trained), and manage equipment, vehicle logistics and administrative tasks. With regular travel and occasional overnight stays, this role suits an independent, well‑organised, dynamic professional who thrives on variety.
We’d love to hear from proactive, adaptable candidates ready for a new challenge.
Main Objectives
* To deliver a competent, professional and high‑quality mobile and static health surveillance service to all clients contracting services from Medigold.
* To undertake health promotion activities as required.
* To promote the business of Medigold Occupational Health Consultancy Ltd and act as its representative.
Specific Responsibilities
* To undertake health surveillance/health promotion activities as required.
* Preparation of mobile vehicle including vehicle, equipment, stocks and supplies.
* Preparation of all paperwork, files and associated forms.
* Ensure that adequate stocks and supplies are kept, ordered and distributed as required.
* Checking of all equipment including ensuring calibration checks, PAT Testing as well as location and logistics logs are maintained.
* Maintaining cleanliness of all equipment and mobile vehicles to a high standard.
* Completing all required forms, databases, logs as directed.
* Maintaining a record of mileage and petrol usage.
* Maintaining accurate records of all expenses incurred.
* Completion of surveillance data and triaging for escalation to OHP.
* Maintaining and ensuring competence in use of all equipment used and testing required.
* To contribute to the development of policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
* Be geographically aware and plan routes, liaising with the Health Surveillance Manager regarding logistics.
* Ensure adequate fuel in vehicles at all times.
* To comply with the Medigold Data Protection policy at all times.
* To undertake administration duties as required.
* Identify improvements/enhancements to the service where necessary.
* Maintain personal and professional development, participate in and provide training as required, highlighting any area where further training is required.
* To undertake drug and alcohol testing.
* To undertake venepuncture as required and process samples in accordance with guidance.
* To administer vaccinations as required (Trained Nurses only).
* Undertake office based duties when not required to travel.
* Attend in‑house Clinical Audit days and departmental meetings.
Requirements
* Degree in Sports Science or a related field (Full training provided).
* Training candidates with transferable skills such as experienced EMTs or nursing background considered.
* Full clean driver’s licence, able to drive and park a mobile unit at home.
* General Nursing qualification or evidence of OH technician training/experience desirable.
* Flexibility to travel all over the UK including overnight stays when necessary.
* Employment subject to DBS check and Right to Work in the UK.
Additional Information
* Mobile units are 3.5 tons; a special licence is not required.
* All MU drivers will receive familiarisation training.
* All drivers are required to undergo a Driver's Medical.
Working Area
* Overnight stays will be required. Hotel and meal allowances paid by the company.
Working Starts and Finishes
* Start and finish times vary based on client needs, including early, usual or late starts and shift work between 11 pm and 6 am (paid at a higher rate).
* Core hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours x 5 days).
* Overtime usually covers travel time and is paid at a higher rate.
Our Company Benefits
* 31 days holiday inclusive of 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
* Entry level.
Employment Type
* Full‑time.
Job Function
* Health Care Provider.
Industries
* Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services.
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