Occupational Health Technician
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Who are we?
We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.
What we’re looking for?
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Technician to join our busy, forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with drive and ambition, who is keen to contribute to a high-performing team and support its continued growth.
The successful candidate will be confident working both independently and collaboratively, with a strong track record of following processes, managing priorities effectively, and working to deadlines. You will be adaptable and resilient, able to respond to changing circumstances, and committed to maintaining the highest professional standards at all times.
You’ll be joining a team that values continuous improvement, personal development, and making the most of individual strengths. In this role, you will play a key part in promoting the health and wellbeing of our colleagues through regular visits to our depots.
We’ll trust you to:
- Undertake health spirometry, audiology, skin assessment and Hand Arm Vibration assessments under indirect supervision of an Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor
- Undertake vision, colour vision, height, weight, blood pressure and pulse assessments
- Undertake Display Screen Equipment, lone worker and night worker assessments
- Generate clear, concise and accurate outcome reports
- Report any abnormal findings or causes for concern
- Ensure care, correct use and calibration of equipment
- Travel to site as required
You can read a full job description here.
You’ll need to have:
- Previous experience as an Occupational Health Technician
- Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians or willingness to work towards this
- Experience in using Microsoft packages
- Experience in using Occupational Health specific systems
- A full and valid UK driving license
We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!
As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary starting at £34,691 rising to £39,645
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
- Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
- 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
- “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
- Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
- Enhanced pay for parental leave
- Retail discounts and cashback scheme
- Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
- Colleague recognition including Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards
- Living Wage Accredited Employer
- Award winning employer for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Workplace Health and Wellbeing’ and leading the industry in championing equality, diversity and inclusion
- Annual salary review
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Company Sick Pay
- In-house Occupational Health Team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive training
- Company Car
The way we do things
Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.
We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.
You can find out more here.
Interested?
If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, click the link below.
If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk or on 07971 038 982.
You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.