Are you an experienced Occupational Health Technician?
Are you passionate about delivering a great in house Occupational Health service?
Are you based in or around Newport?
We are supporting TATA Steel with a temporary opportunity for an Occupational Health Technician. The successful applicant will work between their Caerphilly site and Llanwern site. These sites are responsible for the production of a variety of Steel products and the majority of roles conducted are of a safety critical nature.
Role: Occupational Health Technician
Location:Dual sites, Site one: Catnic Ltd, Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly CF83 3GL and Site two: TATA Steel, Llanwern Works, Newport NP19 4QZ
(The need to travel to Port Talbot for training will be required)
Rate: 28,548 – 30,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Hourly, this is 15.04 – 15.81ph
Contract length: 6 months initially
Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 36.5 hours per week, standard office hours
Start: ASAP
Responsibilities:
Providing comprehensive support to TATA Steel employees and Contractors in relation to Occupational Health matters
Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy
Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals
Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening
Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt
Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence
Supporting with rehabilitation programmes
Referring case load as required to external health professionals
Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns
Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident
Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment
Maintaining the Occupational Health facility
Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times
Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times
Essential requirements:
Proven experience within an Occupational Health role (2+years)
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health (advantage)
Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (compulsory)
Excellent interpersonal skill
Strong verbal and written communication
Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)
Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder
Benefits:
Advice and editing on your current CV
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Paid holiday
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive 300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.