Occupational Health Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance activities, including audiometry, spirometry and other agreed screening programmes in accordance with UKIM protocols and client requirements.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of occupational health hazards and workplace health risks.
• Carry out Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessments to Tier 1 and Tier 2 standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential occupational health records in accordance with UKIM standards, professional practice requirements and relevant legislation.
• Comply with all Health and Safety legislation, policies, procedures and safe systems of work whilst travelling to and working at client sites.
• Maintain competency in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ensure all occupational health equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated, checked and fit for purpose, reporting faults or defects promptly.
• Deliver wellbeing assessments and health screening activities, including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI and waist-to-hip ratio measurements, providing appropriate health promotion advice within competence.
• Identify and escalate any clinical concerns, abnormal results, safeguarding issues or fitness-for-work concerns to the Occupational Health Advisor or Occupational Health Physician in a timely manner.
• Travel regularly to client locations to deliver occupational health services and health surveillance programmes, ensuring a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
• Adhere to UKIM policies relating to data protection, confidentiality, information governance and professional standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality occupational health services by supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience of working in customer-facing roles.

Desirable

• Occupational Health Technician training.
• Experience working as an Occupational Health Technician.
• A willingness to work towards an Occupational Health Technician qualification.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with external clients, both verbally and in writing.
• Dedicated to understanding customer needs and delivering a service that exceeds expectations.
• Understands the importance of innovation and embraces change positively.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for improvement and solutions to overcome challenges.
• Demonstrates respect for colleagues, customers and the environments in which they operate.
• Committed to maintaining and promoting the Company's best interests at all times.
• Focused on quality and delivering excellence.
• Takes personal responsibility for customer issues and seeks to understand and escalate dissatisfaction where appropriate.
• An attentive, patient and reliable team player who remains calm under pressure.
• Willing to learn from and support others whilst recognising the impact of their actions on colleagues and customers.

Why Join UKIM?

At UKIM, we are committed to delivering exceptional occupational health services and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, customer service and quality. We value innovation, continuous development and teamwork, offering a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow and succeed.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within Occupational Health and become part of a professional and customer-focused organisation, we would welcome your application.