Occupational Health Technician - Milton Keynes
Lead the delivery of exceptional occupational health services — join Tetra Tech as an Occupational Health Technician
Purpose and scope of the role
You will deliver occupational health services including health surveillance, fitness-for-work screening, health promotion and venepuncture across client sites, mobile screening units and Tetra Tech clinics. Typical daily duties include audiometry, spirometry, skin and hand–arm vibration checks, drug and alcohol testing and occupational medicals for roles such as drivers and working-at-height personnel. You will work with a regional team and support nationwide projects and clients, including assignments in the UK that may require regular overnight travel. Salary band: £26,000–£30,000 depending on experience; overtime available.
Your impact in this position
In the short term you will deliver reliable, client-facing clinical services and contribute to team quality standards. Over the medium term you will deepen clinical specialisms, lead client assignments and take responsibility for autonomous decision-making on fitness-for-work outcomes. In the longer term there are clear routes for professional development and internal progression within Tetra Tech’s occupational health services, including opportunities to mentor colleagues and participate in service improvement projects that support nationwide programmes.
Core capabilities required for success
Clinical proficiency
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Demonstrable competence in audiometry, spirometry, venepuncture and basic occupational health assessments, with accurate record-keeping.
Autonomous working & judgement
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Ability to conduct assessments and make clinical recommendations independently while escalating complex cases appropriately.
Client engagement & communication
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Clear, professional communication with clients, line managers and multidisciplinary teams; ability to explain clinical findings succinctly.
Operational mobility & safety
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Confident driving of mobile screening units (vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes), willingness to undertake frequent travel and overnight stays, and adherence to health and safety procedures.
Digital literacy & administration
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Competent user of MS Office and electronic medical records systems with strong organisational and audit-ready documentation skills.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Required: previous occupational health experience (health surveillance or fitness-for-work), full UK driving licence, willingness to travel and stay overnight, strong communication skills and IT proficiency. Desirable: venepuncture certification, drug & alcohol testing training, experience driving mobile screening units, relevant occupational health qualifications or NVQ/SVQ equivalents.
Work patterns & location
Field-based role covering Milton Keynes and wider UK assignments. Expect frequent travel and regular overnight stays. #LI-SY1 #OccupationalHealth
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
