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:

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Providing comprehensive support to TATA Steel employees and Contractors in relation to Occupational Health matters

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Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy

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Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals

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Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening

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Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt

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Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence

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Supporting with rehabilitation programmes

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Referring case load as required to external health professionals

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Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns

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Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident

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Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment

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Maintaining the Occupational Health facility

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Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times

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Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

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Proven experience within an Occupational Health role (2+years)

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Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health (advantage)

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Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (compulsory)

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Excellent interpersonal skill

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Strong verbal and written communication

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Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)

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Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder

Benefits:

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Advice and editing on your current CV

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Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

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Paid holiday

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Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

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Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

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Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

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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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed