Occupational Health

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.