Occupational Health Technician
Full time, permanent
Open to those based in Surrey and surrounding regions
£25,000-£27,000 per annum
Are you based in Surrey or the surrounding regions and looking for an opportunity to work as an Occupational Health Technician? We are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join our clients' expanding peripatetic team. This role is great for experienced OHTs or those looking into OH who have a Sport Science degree or a background as an Emergency Medical Technician, transferable health related field, Combat Medical or Ambulance Assistant.
The successful applicant will be required to travel throughout the UK in a mobile screening van, to client sites in order to deliver health surveillance services.
This is a full‑time role where the successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week, usually between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. You must be happy to frequently stay away from home during the week (Monday‑Thursday).
Key Responsibilities
* Health surveillance screening
* Audiometry
* Lung function testing
* Drug and alcohol testing
* General baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis
* Undertake and support additional tasks such as health promotion activities
* Provide support to the whole occupational health team in helping the department run smoothly and effectively
Qualifications & Requirements
* Sport Science graduate or background as an Emergency Medical Technician, transferable health related field, Combat Medical or Ambulance Assistant (starting salary £25,000 for applicants without OHT experience)
* Ability to complete overnight stays and extensive travel throughout the UK; diary planned 6 weeks in advance
* Hold a full manual UK driving licence (minimum 12 months experience) and be able to provide proof
* Experience and/or willingness to drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes
* Competent IT user (MS Office suite and/or electronic medical records systems)
* Ability to work autonomously
* Great communication skills
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