Occupational Health Technician

Job title:

Occupational Health Technician

Location:

Royston, Hertfordshire (with some travel required)

Fixed Term contract until 31st Aug 2027

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an OH Advisor, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role contributes to the protection and improvement of employee health and wellbeing across Johnson Matthey sites – Royston, Brimsdown, Cambridge and Sonning, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and statutory guidelines.

The role:

As an OH Tech, you will help drive our goals by:

• Deliver and administer health surveillance / screening programmes line with Company and Departmental policies and procedures including Audiometry, Spirometry, Urinalysis, Vision screening, Phlebotomy, Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI)
• Administer appropriate tests or administer vaccinations to employees consistent with current departmental protocols and Department of Health guidelines
• Maintain accurate and confidential manual and electronic OH records
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained in line with Data Protection, Medical Confidentiality, and NMC guidelines
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with HR, EHS, managers, and employees

Primary base site:
Royston – travel to Brimsdown, North London – monthly as required. Cambridge, Sonning & Farringdon – quarterly visits as required.

• Previous experience of working in a similar role or health care environment with technical skills e.g. audiometry, spirometry, urinalysis, measure visual acuity, measuring blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and BMI
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OH databases (e.g., Cohort, Cority)
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Drive and determination to achieve tasks

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

All functions take place inside with optimal lighting. The employee can expect low levels of noise, in addition to DSE work and use of telephones. The temperature is generally average. All sites operate with varying levels of risk and complexity.

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact  We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications:
This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

At Johnson Matthey, your work matters. Join a world leader in platinum group metals and build a career with real impact. You'll help shape solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges - from cutting emissions and powering modern life to supporting life-saving technologies. Together, we're creating a healthier world through metals that matter.