Occupational Health Technician
Location: Scunthorpe
Duration: Minimum 2 months (with potential to extend)
Hours: 36.5 per week
Pay: £13.15 per hour
We're supporting our client during a particularly busy period and are looking for an Occupational Health Technician to join the Occupational Health team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy industrial environment, carrying out a range of health surveillance and medical assessments under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
The Role
You'll play a key part in ensuring employees in safety-critical roles remain compliant with Company medical standards. Working from daily appointment lists, you'll carry out a variety of medical assessments, maintain accurate records, and provide a professional, confidential service at all times.
Key Duties
Once signed off as competent by a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include:
1. Pre-placement medicals
2. Drug testing for pre-placement
3. Driver medical checks (BP, height, weight, urinalysis)
4. Vision testing
5. Audiometry and spirometry
6. Recording results and ensuring accuracy
7. Interacting with employees, visitors, and managers professionally
8. Supporting the wider Occupational Health team with reasonable management requests
All work is carried out under the supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty, who will review medical results before certificates or reports are issued.
What We're Looking For
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills
10. Good time management and the ability to prioritise
11. Excellent attention to detail
12. Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
13. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
14. A flexible, professional, and patient-focused approach
Confidentiality is essential within Occupational Health, and you'll be required to adhere to GDPR and company confidentiality procedures.