Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Wigan

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £38,000 per annum + benefits (including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, car scheme or cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, eye care and more.)

Randstad are delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturing company based in Wigan to recruit for an Occupational Health Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant contribution to employee wellbeing.

*Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with proven experience in an occupational health setting preferably within manufacturing unit.

• Provide expert advice and practical recommendations to line managers and HR regarding employee health concerns.
• Conduct fitness for work health assessments for new employees.
• Participate in regular meetings with HR and Operational Managers, reporting on Occupational Health activities and updates on employee health, including absence cases.
• Support the Occupational Health Manager in supervising, reviewing, and developing Occupational Health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) best practices and clinical standards.
• Assist the Occupational Health Manager and act as a deputy when necessary.
• Help implement and manage the health surveillance program according to HSE guidelines, including COSHH, Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005), Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (2005), and ensure clinical standards are met.
• Assist management with individual risk assessments and workplace assessments when health concerns are identified.
• Support the site in developing its Mental Health wellbeing strategy.
• Actively support the organization in delivering wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist in facilitating environmental surveys and provide Occupational Health-related advice to collaborators.
• Conduct presentations and training sessions to promote health and wellbeing.
• Participate in departmental audits.
• Possess skills in Audiometry, Spirometry, and HAVS(Hands and Arm Vibration Syndrome)Assessments.**

• NMC Level One registration;
• Relevant OH Diploma or Degree is essential;
• Experience working within a manufacturing background or similar is advantageous
• SCPHN - Preferable;
• Ability to form effective and proactive working relationships with Operations Management teams, HR, Health and Safety, Senior Leadership team, and Employees.
• Ability to support the Union in understanding the role and purpose of Occupational Health.

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