AddressOccupational Health Technician
Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling
Salary - £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Fixed Term (12 Month Maternity Cover), Full time (39 hours per week, 08:30 - 17:00)
A full time, fixed term opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for an Occupational Health Technician to join the team for a period of 12 month Maternity Cover. You will be responsible for supporting the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team in the assessment of employee's fitness for employment and to perform health surveillance and health screening procedures.
The successful candidate will:
- Perform health surveillance/screening procedures in line with standard protocols and procedures
- Support the activities of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department
- Instruct employees on completion of paperwork/forms
- Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical procedures. Negotiate and agree the introduction of these procedures in association with the nursing personnel.
- Take lead responsibility for the maintenance of stock levels of clinical consumables.
Following an appropriate period of induction and mentorship it will be expected that the Occupational Health Technician would perform the following health surveillance and screening measurements of:
Height
Weight
Blood pressure and pulse
Vision screening with Keystone or Snellen
Measurement of visual acuity utilising the Snellen charts
Colour vision with Ishihara plates
Lung function using spirometry and peak flow techniques
Hearing using audiometry
Balance/mobility
Urinalysis
Skin inspection and recording
What we need from you:
- IT Literate
- Good numerical and IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to deal with a wide range of people verbally and in writing
- Able to work on own initiative, work to tight deadlines and organise information well
- Excellent time management skills
- Health and Wellbeing Qualification (Desirable)
What we offer in return:
- Up to 7.5% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Staff discount shop on site
- Free on site parking
- Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Sharesave Scheme
- Other salary sacrifice benefits
- Early finish on a Friday
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
