Job title: Occupational Health Technician
Location: Royston, Hertfordshire (with some travel required)
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Senior OH Advisor, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
This role is to support the Occupational Health (OH) team by performing health surveillance tests and assisting in the planning, implementation, and administration of health screening programmes, and maintain accurate and up-to-date Occupational Health Records.
The role contributes to the protection and improvement of employee health and wellbeing across Johnson Matthey sites - Royston, Brimsdown, Cambridge and Sonning, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and statutory guidelines.
The role:
As an OH advisor, you will help drive our goals by:
1. Deliver and administer health surveillance / screening programmes line with Company and Departmental policies and procedures including Audiometry, Spirometry, Urinalysis, Vision screening, Phlebotomy, Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI)
2. Administer appropriate tests or administer vaccinations to employees consistent with current departmental protocols and Department of Health guidelines.
3. Maintain accurate and confidential manual and electronic OH records
4. Ensure confidentiality is always maintained in line with Data Protection, Medical Confidentiality, and NMC guidelines.
5. Build and maintain effective working relationships with HR, EHS, managers, and employees
Special factors
Travel will be needed on several JM sites, each as follows: Royston – primary base site
Brimsdown, North London – monthly as required
Cambridge, Sonning & Farringdon – quarterly visits as required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in an office location based on one of the sites above. All functions take place inside with optimal lighting. The employee can expect low levels of noise, in addition to DSE work and use of telephones. The temperature is generally average. All sites operate with varying levels of risk and complexity.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
6. Previous experience of working in a similar role or health care environment with technical skills e.g. audiometry, spirometry, urinalysis, measure visual acuity, measuring blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and BMI
7. Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is highly desirable
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OH databases (e.g., Cohort, Cority)
9. Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
10. Drive and determination to achieve tasks
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
11. Retirement savings
12. Share plans
13. Saving accounts
14. House saving funds
15. Life and disability insurance
16. Commuter allowances and loans
17. Medical plans / health assessments
18. Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.
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