Occupational Health Technician
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £26,325 per annum – This does not include overtime which can take earnings up to 33K per annum (calculated on an average of 8 – 9 hrs overtime per week)
Location: Southampton & Basingstoke areas
Our client is seeking a Mobile Occupational Health Technician to deliver high-quality health surveillance services to their clients across the Southampton and Basingstoke areas.
They welcome candidates with degrees in Sports Science or a related field, as well as those with transferable skills, such as experienced EMTs or individuals with a nursing background. Full training will be provided.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in promoting workplace health and wellbeing, conducting health assessments, and ensuring their clients receive professional and reliable Occupational Health support. You’ll be responsible for carrying out health surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, venepuncture, and vaccinations (if trained). You’ll also manage equipment, vehicle logistics, and administrative tasks to keep everything running smoothly.
With regular travel and occasional overnight stays, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, is well-organised, and thrives in a dynamic environment. Whether you're a qualified Nurse, an experienced Occupational Health Technician, or have transferable skills from a healthcare or sports science background, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in Occupational Health.
If you’re proactive, adaptable, and ready for a new challenge, our client would love to hear from you!
Main Objectives:
To deliver a competent professional and high quality mobile and static health surveillance service to all clients contracting services from our client.
To undertake health promotion activities as required.
To promote the business of our client’s Occupational Health Consultancy and act as its representative.
Requirements For This Role:
They welcome applications from candidates with degrees in Sports Science or a related field. Full training is provided.
They will also look at training candidates with transferable skills such as experienced EMT’s or those with a nursing background.
Candidates must have a full clean drivers licence, and able to drive and park a mobile unit at home.
General Nursing qualification or evidence of OH Technician training/experience is desirable.
Flexibility to travel all over UK including overnight stays when necessary.
Employment with our client is subject to the individual undergoing a DBS check and evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
Company Benefits:
31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Contributory pension scheme up to 5%
Access to Company benefits and discount portal
Access to a Health Cash Plan
Free eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Access to confidential Employee Assistance programme
Interactive mental health and wellbeing app
How To Apply
Interested in this opportunity Click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers website to complete your application