Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician
OH Medical is currently recruiting for a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to join a leading Occupational Health provider delivering workplace health services across a wide range of industries.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Health Technician looking for a varied and rewarding role with extensive travel, hands‑on health surveillance experience, and excellent long‑term career development.
The successful Occupational Health Technician will travel across the Chelmsford area and wider UK using a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver workplace health screening and Occupational Health services directly on client sites.
Whether you already have Occupational Health Technician experience or come from a healthcare, emergency services, military medic or sports science background, this role offers excellent training and support to develop your Occupational Health career.
The Role - Occupational Health Technician
As a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician, you will deliver health surveillance and wellbeing screening services across multiple client sites, supporting employees in maintaining safe and healthy working environments.
Duties will include:
* Health surveillance, including audiometry and spirometry
* Baseline measurements, including height, weight, blood pressure and urinalysis
* Accurate recording of Occupational Health data and medical records
* Supporting Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians with clinical information
* Maintaining and checking Occupational Health equipment
* Delivering workplace wellbeing and health promotion initiatives
* Travelling nationwide using a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU)
* Overnight stays throughout the working week
Occupational Health Technician Requirements
To be considered for this Occupational Health Technician role, you may have experience as:
* Occupational Health Technician
* Hospital Healthcare Assistant
* Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)
* Ambulance Technician
* Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
* Army Medic or Military Medic
* Sports Science Graduate
You will also require:
* A full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months
* Ability to travel and stay away during the week - (overnight stays up to 3 weeks out of 4 per month)
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Good understanding of GDPR and confidential medical information
* The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Training & Support
Full training and induction will be provided through a structured 3‑week training programme alongside ongoing mentoring and clinical support. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career within Occupational Health with a highly supportive and established team.
Travel & Accommodation
This Occupational Health Technician role involves regular travel and overnight stays across the UK.
To support work‑life balance, you will receive:
* Diary visibility up to 6 weeks in advance
* Weekly subsistence reimbursement for overnight stays
* Access to Premier Inn booking facilities
* Fuel card provided
* Company vehicle once available
You must be able to park a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) safely at or near your home address overnight.
Salary & Benefits
* £25,000 - £27,000 salary depending on experience
* Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
* Life assurance
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional birthday day off
* Discounted gym membership
* Health cashback plan
* Ongoing Occupational Health career development
Location
This Occupational Health Technician role will include regional travel throughout the Chelmsford and surrounding area, with occasional nationwide travel required.
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