Job Title: Occupational Health Technician
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £26,325 per annum (overtime up to £33K)
Location: Horsham/Crawley
Medigold Health are seeking a Mobile Occupational Health Technician to deliver high‑quality health surveillance services to our clients across the Horsham/Crawley areas. We 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 our 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, we’d love to hear from you!
Main Objectives
* Deliver a competent professional and high‑quality mobile and static health surveillance service to all clients contracting services from Medigold.
* Undertake health promotion activities as required.
* Promote the business of Medigold Occupational Health Consultancy Ltd and act as its representative.
Specific Responsibilities
* Undertake health surveillance/health promotion activities as required.
* Prepare mobile vehicle, including vehicle, equipment, stocks and supplies.
* Prepare all paperwork, files and associated forms.
* Ensure adequate stocks and supplies are kept, ordered and distributed as required.
* Check all equipment, including ensuring calibration checks, PAT testing and maintaining logs.
* Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and mobile vehicles to a high standard.
* Complete all required forms, databases, logs as directed.
* Maintain a record of mileage and petrol usage.
* Maintain accurate records of all expenses incurred.
* Complete surveillance data and triage for escalation to OHP.
* Maintain and ensure competence in use of all equipment and testing required.
* Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
* Be geographically aware, plan routes and liaise with the Health Surveillance Manager regarding logistics.
* Ensure adequate fuel in vehicles at all times.
* Comply with the Medigold Data Protection policy at all times.
* 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.
* Undertake drug and alcohol testing.
* Undertake venepuncture as required and process samples in accordance with guidance.
* 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 for this role
* Possess a degree in Sports Science or a related field; full training provided.
* Preferably have experience as an EMT or nursing background.
* Have a full clean driver’s licence and ability to drive and park a mobile unit at home.
* General nursing qualification or evidence of OH technician training/experience is desirable.
* Flexibility to travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays when necessary.
* Undergo a DBS check and provide evidence of right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
* Mobile Units
o Drivers must have a full clean driver’s licence and be able to drive and park a mobile unit.
o Mobile units are 3.5 tons; no special licence required.
o Drivers will receive familiarisation training.
o Drivers must undergo a Drivers Medical.
* Salary and Experience
o Employment is subject to a DBS check and evidence of right to work.
o Experienced OHTs are preferred at a salary of £26,325 per annum (overtime up to £33K).
o Inexperienced candidates with suitable transferable skills (degree in Sports Science, EMT or nursing background) will be considered.
o Full training is provided to all candidates.
* Working Area
o Overnight stays required; hotel and meal allowances paid by the company.
* Working starts and finishes
o Start and finish times depend on client needs; may include early, usual or late starts and shift work between 11pm and 6am paid at a higher rate.
o Core hours are 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours x 5 days).
o Overtime usually consists of travel time to and from site 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
* 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
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