Trainee Occupational Health Technician
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 - £26,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | KY11 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Trainee Occupational Health Technician
Location: Dunfermline, Scotland
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum (FTE), depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Thursday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
The role
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Occupational Health Technician to join a friendly multidisciplinary team based on-site in Dunfermline, Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a healthcare, emergency services, fitness, or military background who enjoys working independently while delivering high-quality occupational health services. You'll play a key role in supporting employee health and wellbeing through health surveillance, screening, and health promotion activities.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Occupational Health Technician, you'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of occupational health services by carrying out a variety of screening and surveillance activities, including:
• Conducting baseline health assessments, including height and weight measurements, blood pressure checks, urinalysis.
• Performing health surveillance assessments such as audiometry, spirometry, drug and alcohol testing
• Accurately recording medical information and ensuring results are passed to clinical colleagues for review
• Maintaining and checking clinical equipment, ensuring it is clean, calibrated, and fit for purpose
• Monitoring equipment performance where required
• Working within established protocols and recognising when clinical queries should be escalated
• Supporting health promotion initiatives and wellbeing programmes
• Assisting with non-clinical duties such as filing, stock management, and maintaining clinical areas
• Providing support with additional activities within your competence, such as First Aid training
• Following company policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times
About You
There is no formal professional qualification required for this position. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable healthcare or emergency response experience.
You'll also have:
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• A professional, compassionate, and confidential approach
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• A flexible and positive attitude
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Additional day off for your birthday (non-contractual)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
Apply Today
If you're looking to build your career in occupational health and want to make a real difference to employee wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Finlay on
0207 952 7641 to find out more information about this role
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