Job Description
Job description
Up to 32k
Who are we?
GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.
We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient and friendly.
About the team?
The GWR Occupational Health and Wellbeing team are made up of qualified occupational health specialist nurses, occupational health technicians, physicians, physiotherapists, and administrators. We have three centres: Reading, Plymouth, and Swindon. We also have a bespoke mobile unit that operates mainly in the west region. Our function is to ensure that colleagues are fit for work in line with set industry standards and that work does not adversely affect the colleagues' health. The team are professional, dynamic, and forward thinking. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an occupational health technician to join our team.
About the job?
This is a great opportunity for a someone to join our Occupational Health team as either a trained or trainee occupational health technician.
Our aim is to deliver occupational health best practice and make a measurable difference to the health of our employees. Our people are the key to success and we require a highly effective candidate that has the natural ability to work both independently and as part of a great team.
The role is based in our Reading Occupational Health Clinic but there will be some requirement to travel to other sites. The technician will conduct safety critical medicals, health surveillance medicals, and engage with various health promotion and wellbeing activities.
Your main responsibilities will be:
• Undertaking health screening procedures in accordance with company protocols.
• Carrying out Drug and ******* testing.
• Carrying out fitness for work medicals.
• Health surveillance screening including audiometry and lung function testing.
• Health promotion activities and wellbeing activities.
• Ensuring all medical information is accurately recorded.
• Ensuring all equipment is serviceable, clean and fit for purpose.
• Providing support to the occupational health team to keep our operations running smoothy and effectively.
• Undertaking additional tasks as requested.
• Being an active member of the Occupational Health team and promoting a positive working environment.
You'll need to be:
• Knowledge of occupational health and/or a healthcare background would be desirable although training will be given.
• Flexible, a genuine commitment to health and well-being, and a can-do attitude are essential.
• Ability to work effectively independently and also within a team framework.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral.
• An enthusiastic and inspiring role model grounded in practice.
• Innovative and adaptable.
About the location:
This role will be based in the Reading Occupational Health Clinic but there will be some requirement to travel to other sites.
Working Pattern?
This is a full-time role, 5 days/week. Some travel and off-site working will be required therefore a degree of flexibility is needed. Train travel is provided.
The Reward?
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and an employee assistance programme.
We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability. We maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
Up to 32k
Who are we?
GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.
We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient and friendly.
About the team?
The GWR Occupational Health and Wellbeing team are made up of qualified occupational health specialist nurses, occupational health technicians, physicians, physiotherapists, and administrators. We have three centres: Reading, Plymouth, and Swindon. We also have a bespoke mobile unit that operates mainly in the west region. Our function is to ensure that colleagues are fit for work in line with set industry standards and that work does not adversely affect the colleagues' health. The team are professional, dynamic, and forward thinking. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an occupational health technician to join our team.
About the job?
This is a great opportunity for a someone to join our Occupational Health team as either a trained or trainee occupational health technician.
Our aim is to deliver occupational health best practice and make a measurable difference to the health of our employees. Our people are the key to success and we require a highly effective candidate that has the natural ability to work both independently and as part of a great team.
The role is based in our Reading Occupational Health Clinic but there will be some requirement to travel to other sites. The technician will conduct safety critical medicals, health surveillance medicals, and engage with various health promotion and wellbeing activities.
Your main responsibilities will be:
• Undertaking health screening procedures in accordance with company protocols.
• Carrying out Drug and ******* testing.
• Carrying out fitness for work medicals.
• Health surveillance screening including audiometry and lung function testing.
• Health promotion activities and wellbeing activities.
• Ensuring all medical information is accurately recorded.
• Ensuring all equipment is serviceable, clean and fit for purpose.
• Providing support to the occupational health team to keep our operations running smoothy and effectively.
• Undertaking additional tasks as requested.
• Being an active member of the Occupational Health team and promoting a positive working environment.
You'll need to be:
• Knowledge of occupational health and/or a healthcare background would be desirable although training will be given.
• Flexible, a genuine commitment to health and well-being, and a can-do attitude are essential.
• Ability to work effectively independently and also within a team framework.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral.
• An enthusiastic and inspiring role model grounded in practice.
• Innovative and adaptable.
About the location:
This role will be based in the Reading Occupational Health Clinic but there will be some requirement to travel to other sites.
Working Pattern?
This is a full-time role, 5 days/week. Some travel and off-site working will be required therefore a degree of flexibility is needed. Train travel is provided.
The Reward?
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and an employee assistance programme.
We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability. We maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Occupational Health Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Reading offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
