Job summary

Our client, a prominent figure in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join their team in Rochester on a contract basis.

Key skills required for this role

Spirometry, Skin assessments, Level 3 Certificate, OPAS

Important

You must be based in the UK and have a British Passport

Job description

Our client, a prominent figure in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join their team in Rochester on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing health surveillance such as spirometry, skin assessments, and audiometry
• Conducting vision screenings
• Measuring blood pressure, height, weight, and calculating BMI
• Maintaining clear and accurate documentation of assessments
• Supporting Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments and workstation evaluations
• Contributing to health promotion initiatives and updating the OH web page
• Covering the front of house function during holidays
• Supporting Occupational Health Advisers in routine health surveillance under supervision

Job Requirements:

• Understanding of confidentiality in occupational health
• Awareness of Health and Safety law
• Experience in occupational health
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate with proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
• Good time management abilities
• Awareness of the limits of own competence and the ability to refer to Occupational Health Advisers when necessary

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with the OPAS G2 database
• Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians or an equivalent qualification
• Familiarity with occupational health and wellbeing issues
• Ability to carry out DSE assessments

This role is a full-time contract position, requiring 8 hours of work from Monday to Thursday and 5 hours on Friday, located fully onsite in Rochester. If you have experience in occupational health and meet the job requirements, we encourage you to apply now.