Occupational Health Technician Full-time

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
£26,227.50 + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Health Technician to join a well-established occupational health provider supporting employees across a large on-site operation in Barrow-in-Furness.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a healthcare, emergency services, fitness, military, or medical support background who is looking to move into Occupational Health and build a long-term career within a growing healthcare sector.

Full training and support will be provided, making this a fantastic entry route into Occupational Health for candidates with transferable skills and a proactive attitude.

The Role
As an Occupational Health Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of health screening and surveillance activities in line with company procedures and clinical protocols.

Key duties will include:

• Conducting baseline health assessments including height, weight, blood pressure and urinalysis
• Carrying out health surveillance activities such as audiometry and lung function testing
• Supporting Safety Critical Medical Assessments
• Maintaining accurate occupational health records and escalating findings to clinical staff where required
• Supporting drug and alcohol testing procedures in line with chain of custody requirements
• Ensuring high standards of confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Assisting with general administrative and non-clinical duties within the department

About You
This role would suit someone looking to step into Occupational Health and develop specialist healthcare skills within a professional and supportive environment.

We are especially interested in hearing from candidates currently working in roles such as:

• Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
• Ambulance Technician or EMT
• Military Medic
• Offshore Medic
• Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer
• Sports Science Graduate
• Physiotherapy Assistant
• Occupational Health Support Worker
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing Assistant
• Emergency Services Personnel
• First Aid or Medical Response Roles

If you have experience supporting people, carrying out assessments, monitoring wellbeing, following procedures, or working within clinical, medical, fitness, or frontline environments, we would encourage you to apply.

Occupational Health offers excellent long-term career progression, structured training, stable working hours, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a specialist healthcare field.

To be successful, you should have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT literacy and attention to detail
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Previous Occupational Health experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 7:15am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:15am – 11:45am
• Occasional night shifts may be required

Salary & Benefits

• £26,227.50 annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional leave entitlement with service
• Birthday day off
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan

Apply Now
If you are looking to start a career within Occupational Health and want to join a supportive and professional team where full training and development are provided, we would love to hear from you.