Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician (Croydon)

Location Croydon
Discipline: Occupational Health Technician
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££25,000 - £27,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contact name: Ellen Harris

Contact email: ellen@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: EH2840
Published: 2 days ago
Startdate: ASAP
Hit the Road with OH Medical – Occupational Health Technician (Croydon)

OH Medical is partnering with one of the UK’s leading Occupational Health and Wellbeing providers to recruit an Occupational Health Technician based in Croydon.

If you’re looking for a role that combines travel, hands-on clinical work, and the chance to make a real difference to people’s health, this could be your perfect next move. You’ll join an expanding peripatetic team, travelling the UK in a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver high-quality health surveillance services. Full training, ongoing mentoring, and a supportive, forward-thinking environment come as standard.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Carrying out health surveillance screenings: audiometry, spirometry, blood pressure, height, weight, urinalysis, and vision testing

  • Driving the MMU safely to client sites nationwide

  • Keeping occupational health records and equipment standards spot-on

  • Supporting health promotion activities and assisting clinical teams with data and information gathering

  • Providing biometric data to support clinical decision-making

Who We’re Looking For:
  • Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker, Army Medic, Ambulance Technician, or similar, or a degree in Sports Science (or related field)

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage travel demands

  • A proactive, professional approach

  • Full UK manual driving licence (held 12+ months) and ability to park the MMU overnight

  • Willingness to travel extensively and stay away up to 3 weeks per month (home every weekend)

Perks & Benefits:
  • £25,000 – £27,000 per year (DOE)

  • Full 3-week induction & training programme

  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)

  • Birthday off 🎉

  • Life assurance

  • Health cashback plan, discounted gym membership & Cycle to Work scheme

  • Food allowance & fuel card for travel

  • Overnight stays covered

How to Apply:
Ready to hit the road and build a rewarding career in Occupational Health? Click Apply Now and send us your CV. For a confidential chat about the role, contact Ellen Harris or the OH Medical team on 01582 235 500.

About OH Medical:
We’re a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to Occupational Health, Wellbeing, and Health & Safety. We connect professionals with roles that suit their skills, lifestyle, and career ambitions, providing expert support every step of the way.