Job Title: Occupational Health Business Partner – Full Time or Part Time
Location: St Helens (frequent travel across UK Manufacturing Sites). Monday to Friday. Part time/Flexible Working options available.
What you’ll be doing…
* Management and delivery of annual risk‑based health surveillance programmes aligned to COSHH and HSE standards.
* Conduct and interpret assessments (e.g., audiometry, spirometry, vision, skin checks); arrange HAVS Tier 3 assessments, night worker health assessments, and DSE reviews for relevant roles.
* Ensure OH practice meets UK legislation and standards.
* Develop and keep current OH policies, procedures and protocols; contribute to risk assessments and H&S committees.
* Manage referrals; assess fitness for work, provide evidence‑based advice, agree practical adjustments and phased returns.
* Conduct pre‑employment assessments for fitness for work. Work with external agencies supplying labour to ensure compliance.
* Liaise with employees, managers and the People team to support early, sustainable return‑to‑work.
* Provide clear, objective OH reports and guidance on capability, redeployment and reasonable adjustments.
* Monitor case progress and outcomes; coach line managers on attendance management and early intervention.
* Deliver targeted wellbeing initiatives addressing occupational risks.
* Build strong on‑site presence, upskill managers and safety reps in health risk awareness and good practice.
* Respect Knauf values: Commitment, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Menschlichkeit, and apply them daily.
What we’d love for you to have
We value attitude, behaviours and willingness to learn for any role. The following would be an added advantage:
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration; specialist OH qualification (Diploma/Degree or SCPHN(OH)) preferred.
* Up‑to‑date certifications in audiometry, spirometry and vision screening; HAVS Tier 3 training; RPE face‑fit tester certification desirable.
* Evidence of CPD in occupational health, case management and relevant legislation; SEQOHS awareness advantageous.
* Proven OH experience in a manufacturing or comparable industrial environment.
* Strong clinical judgement, confidentiality and professional integrity.
* Data literate with OH systems (e.g., eOPAS/Cohort) and MS Office; comfortable with KPIs and trend analysis.
* Collaborative, pragmatic, solutions‑focused; able to influence and coach managers.
* Well organised, able to prioritise in a fast‑paced, production‑led environment.
We'll provide
* Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays and opportunity to purchase more.
* 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service.
* Group Income Protection.
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages.
* Life Assurance – 4 times annual salary.
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
* Staff Bonus Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
* Westfield Health Cash Plan.
* Access to Costco Membership.
* Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme.
* Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders.
* Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
Equal Opportunity
Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of age, sex, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. We encourage applications from people from a minority background or demographics underrepresented in manufacturing.
We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 1) and take care to ensure good EDI practices. If you are invited to an interview, we will enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments available.
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