Occupational Health Advisor


Company:	Greggs PLC
Salary:	£53,600 per annum, depending on experience
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8EW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Vacancy Information

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the People team at Greggs as an Occupational Health Advisor.

We can offer you:

Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary
Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
Colleague discount, up to 50% of our own-produced products
Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6 months\' service, or more, each year
25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness
Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year\'s salary
Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family
Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support
Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
Career progression and learning and development opportunities
A company that cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge
Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

About the role

This is a full-time role; however, flexibility in this role will be considered
We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
This role can be based from either of our supply sites in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Leeds or Derby

What you’ll do

Provide expert, evidence-based case management services for referrals relating to attendance, fitness for work and other requests for OH advice
Provide specialist advice to colleagues and managers during periods of ill health and/or sickness absence, along with professional, comprehensive and evidence-based written reports including recommendations
Where appropriate, escalate, liaise, and refer cases to the retained OHP
Provide expert advice in respect of legislative requirements and best practice relating to OH
Ensure that all new starters are screened and advice is given to managers where appropriate on managing a colleague’s health condition
To evaluate the results of medicals and surveillance provided and ensure that the correct advice in relation to fitness is communicated, escalating where clinically appropriate to other experts
Provide advice and recommendations to managers where a colleague’s health is impacting on their ability to perform tasks or where tasks are impacting on a colleague’s health
Support with health surveillance and baseline screening activities as required to ensure legal compliance and in accordance with the Health Surveillance Matrix
Supporting OH technicians in their role
Liaise with other colleagues in other departments to understand the changes to work environments and to advise on the impact these can have on colleague health
Encourage the health and wellbeing of all colleagues through advice and health promotion campaigns
Protect confidential information and colleague confidentiality
Ensure OH records are accurate, secure, and kept up to date
Maintain up-to-date professional and legislative knowledge and standards through a programme of continuous development

About you

You\'ll fit right into this role if you:

Have a good understanding of relevant legislation, including the Equality Act and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Have knowledge of regulations relating to vibration, noise and COSHH
Hold Part 3 of NMC Register
Understand occupational health issues that can affect colleagues, including stress, workplace hazards and occupational diseases
Maintain a valid and up-to-date NMC registration and work in line with NMC standards and guidelines, including professional practice, clinical supervision, and continuous learning and development
Can work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
Take initiative, prioritise workloads and consistently meet deadlines
Are confident using Microsoft 365 applications and maintaining accurate digital health records, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams
Enjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together
Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good
Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views. We'll make sure you have the skills and knowledge you need to have a great career with us.

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