UK remote
Occupational Health Technician
About this role
Great opportunities to help feed the nation at a leading UK food manufacturing company. Here at 2 Sisters Food Group, we are proud to be counted amongst the nation's key workers with our relentless work helping to feed Great Britain. We currently have exciting opportunities for Occupational Health Technician to join the team in West Bromwich site D. The hours of work and shift patterns are: Monday to Friday 09:00 -17:00 The rates of pay are: £14.25 Main Responsibilities Deliver a range of occupational health surveillance programmes including audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, skin assessments, hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) screening, and drug and alcohol testing where applicable.
Carry out routine health assessments, including pre-placement health questionnaires and new starter medical assessments, supporting fitness-for-work processes. Accurately record, maintain, and manage confidential employee health records in line with GDPR and medical confidentiality requirements. Schedule and coordinate occupational health appointments while maintaining health surveillance databases and producing reports as required.
Identify and escalate any abnormal health surveillance findings to the Occupational Health Nurse or Occupational Health Physician. Support the delivery of employee health and wellbeing initiatives, awareness campaigns, and health promotion activities. Ensure occupational health equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose. Work in compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Occupational Health standards, and company policies and procedures.
Participate in audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities to support the ongoing development of Occupational Health services. Work collaboratively with the Occupational Health Nurse, managers, and colleagues to promote a safe, healthy, and productive workplace We are looking for a motivated and organised Occupational Health Technician who is passionate about supporting employee health and wellbeing.
You will have experience working in an Occupational Health, Healthcare, Health Surveillance, or Health and Safety environment and be confident carrying out health surveillance assessments. You will also have: An Occupational Health Technician qualification or equivalent. A Certificate in Audiometry and/or Spirometry. Committed to completing the Occupational Health Technician Level 3 qualification (or already hold the qualification).