Occupational Health Technician (Known as Employee Health & Wellbeing (EHW) Technician internally)
Billingham based (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more)
Please note: This role also supports our Tanfield and Pontefract sites so some travel will be required
Shifts: Primarily days based, Mon to Fri but there will be some requirement for you to work other shifts on occasion
Company Overview
KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).
In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
· Car allowance
· Bonus scheme
· Medicash Health cash plan
· Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
· KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
· 25 days holiday
. Service additional holiday
· Annual salary review
· MyGym Discounts
· Cancer Care
· Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)
· Career Break
· Cycle to Work
· Company Sick Pay – once eligible
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Digital GP
· Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
· Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
Responsibilities for Employee Health & Wellbeing Technician:
As an Occupational Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of our employees.
In this position, you will be responsible for conducting health screenings and surveillance. You will also assist in maintaining accurate health records and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Our ideal candidate is a compassionate and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills. You should have a strong understanding of occupational health and safety practices, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key day to day responsibilities will include:
1. Conduct health surveillance, screenings and assessments
2. Maintain accurate health records
3. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations
4. Support delivery of first aid training
5. Support our mental health first aiders
We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.
We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.
Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.
If you are passionate about promoting employee health and well-being, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our employees.
6. Valid certification as an Occupational Health Technician
7. Previous experience in a similar role
8. Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety practices
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
10. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
11. Demonstrable experience of working with relevant systems and data (MS Office primarily)