Occupational Health Technician - Peripatetic (South West) - £28k

  • Amber Mace
  • Jan 28, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Role: Occupational Health Technician Peripatetic (South West)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)

Salary: £25-28k

Location: Somerset (with South West travel occasionally)

Ideally you will be based around the Bridgwater area due to client pool - Regional travel across South West

We are working with a growing and highly supportive occupational health provider who are looking to recruit a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to support a portfolio of clients across the South West. While travel across the region will be required, the majority of work is centred around the Somerset area, so candidates ideally based around Bridgwater or nearby would be well suited to this role.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced OHT or someone earlier in their OH career who is keen to develop within a company that genuinely invests in its clinical teams.

The Role

You will deliver the full range of health surveillance services across multiple client sites, including:

  • Audiometry
  • Spirometry
  • Vision testing
  • Skin assessments
  • Mobility / fitness assessments
  • On-site clinic set-up and administration
  • Accurate record keeping and reporting

You will work independently on client sites, with full support from the wider clinical team available remotely whenever needed.

What We re Looking For

  • Experience in occupational health surveillance (OHT or similar role)
  • Competent in carrying out a full health surveillance remit (training can be provided where needed)
  • Happy to travel across the South West as required
  • Own vehicle and full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Open to newly trained or developing OHTs with the right attitude and motivation

Why Join This Company?

  • Very supportive and family-orientated clinical team culture
  • Easy access to clinical support via Teams at all times
  • Strong commitment to training and development
  • Support to complete further OH qualifications after time in post
  • Clear opportunities for progression as the company continues to grow, including senior OHT and management pathways
  • Stable client base with long-term contracts

Travel & Expenses

  • Travel required across the South West region
  • Mileage paid beyond 30 miles (exact policy to be confirmed)
  • Own vehicle essential

If this role is of interest to you, please call Helene at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your up to date CV to (url removed) noting your availability for a call.