Occupational Health Technician

Job Title: Occupational Health Technician (Part-Time)

Location: West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Part-Time (2 Days per Week) – Initial 6-Month Contract

Start Date: Immediate Start

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Occupational Health Technician to join our team on a part-time basis for an initial 6-month contract. This role is ideal for someone with experience in conducting health surveillance activities and a desire to support the well-being of employees. The successful candidate will work closely with our Occupational Health Nurse, assisting in carrying out health assessments and ensuring effective health monitoring processes.

• Conducting health surveillance activities such as skin inspections and administering health questionnaires.
• Performing audiometry and spirometry testing (training certificates required).
• Assisting with health assessments by gathering data – no interpretation of results (these will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Nurse).
• Ensuring accurate documentation and records management.
• Potential involvement in administrative tasks, including maintaining health records, booking appointments, and managing communications.
• Effective IT skills are essential to handle administrative duties, such as data entry and report management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in health surveillance activities (e.g., skin inspections, administering health questionnaires).
• Training certificates in audiometry and spirometry (essential).
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health procedures.
• No specific OH qualification required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with Occupational Health Nurses and other colleagues.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and data management).
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage records accurately.

Benefits

• Part-Time role – 2 days per week.
• Initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension.
• Based in West Yorkshire.
• Immediate start available.