Job Title: Occupational Health Technician / Administrator. Permanent or FTC for 12 months.
Salary: Circa £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Location: Bolton
Dynamic (hybrid) working: Due to the nature of this role, 4 days per week will be needed onsite. Role could be performed either full time or 4 days per week.
Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
- This role would suit someone who likes the challenge of multi-tasking, enjoys developing /working with new practices and systems and is a strong team player
- This role supports the OH manager and the multi-disciplinary team delivering a comprehensive, professional Occupational health & wellbeing service and supporting the business with their health risk management for employees.
- In delivering in person health surveillance and fitness for task assessments the role supports the health & safety responsibilities at MBDA. As part of the OH wellbeing offering the role also involves carrying out employee wellbeing with lifestyle assessments and Executive medicals within the clinical rooms on site in Bolton.
- The role involves administrative aspects to support the OH&W Team deliver a first class service, including accurate recording of medical results, compiling statistical data and supporting the delivery of health promotion and awareness campaigns.
- The role will involve First Aid co-ordination of waiting lists and liaising with safety and the Learning Team to manage First aid volunteers.
- The role will be delivered from the OH department in our Bolton Manufacturing site, there is some flexibility around start and finish times but these will be within our core hours of 7.30-9.30 and 3.30-5.30
- There will be an expectation of occasional travel to other company UK sites involving an overnight stay and occasional evening working to support night worker assessment.
What's in it for you?
- Comprehensive Induction plan and ongoing development support from trained OH advisors
- Working as part of a professional and award winning occupational health team
- Opportunity to learn about our unique business and meeting employees from across the business
- Delivering assessments that really make a positive impact to employees
- Learning new administration and technical skills
- On the job training and support
- We have a great diverse OH team who demonstrate their passion for the profession, their role and the business
- You will be joining a dynamic team who have brought fresh ideas and been responsible for the development of the new occupational health & wellbeing service
- The team strive for excellence and have this year contributed to the business Investors in People awards (Gold) and Investors in people – for wellbeing (Platinum); we have also been awarded Silver in the Wellbeing Awards (Mind Wellbeing Index) in 2024.
What we're looking for
- An outgoing self-starter - to succeed in this role, you need to be self-motivated, proactive and organised with the ability to multi-task
- Medical graduate/health experience essential
- Passionate about proactive health & wellbeing
- Forward thinker with excellent organisational skills
- Admin and customer service experience with ability to form strong internal or external relationships and team working will be key
- Very good IT skills including MS office
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus
: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension
: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime:
opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave:
Up to 15 additional days
- Enhanced parental leave:
offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities
: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
- Training and Development
: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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