Vacancy Detail

Occupational Health Technician

Occupational Health Technician

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £26,000 FTE, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

We are looking for a motivated and confident Occupational Health Technician to join a multidisciplinary occupational health team at a client site in Plymouth.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in healthcare, emergency services, the military or fitness to develop their experience within occupational health.

The Role

You will support the delivery of high-quality occupational health services by carrying out a range of health surveillance and wellbeing assessments, including:

  • Taking baseline measurements such as height, weight and blood pressure.

  • Carrying out urinalysis, audiometry and lung function testing.

  • Undertaking drug and alcohol testing, following the correct procedures and chain of custody requirements.

  • Accurately recording medical information and passing results to the clinical team for review.

  • Ensuring equipment is clean, maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.

  • Following clinical protocols and working within the limits of your training and competence.

  • Supporting health promotion activities and other duties within your trained capabilities.

You will need to be organised, self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage your own workload and work effectively alongside clinical colleagues.

About You

There is no specific professional qualification required for this position. We would welcome applications from candidates with experience or a background as a:

  • Healthcare Assistant

  • Fitness Instructor

  • Ambulance EMT

  • Military Medic

  • Offshore Medic

  • Occupational Health Technician

Previous occupational health experience would be beneficial, but a relevant background and willingness to learn are equally important.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary of up to £26,000 FTE, depending on experience.

  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

  • Contributory pension scheme of up to 6%.

  • Life assurance.

  • Birthday day off (non-contractual benefit).

  • Discounted gym membership.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Health cashback plan.

Interested in taking the next step in your career? Apply today to find out more about this Occupational Health Technician opportunity in Plymouth.

To apply please email your CV to jade@greyssr.co.uk or call Jade at Greys on 01908 382 503

*Greys is a leading Specialist Occupational Health Recruitment Company who work with many leading organisations within the UK. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager or Occupational Health Physician looking for Permanent, Contract, Ad-Hoc or Sessional work please contact us.


Location: Plymouth | Salary: £26000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 11/11/2026