A Day in The Life With Occupational Health Technician, Lucy

Lucy is an Occupational Health Technician and has been part of the All Health Matters team since 2023. She’s recently completed her Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health Technician practice and works predominantly across Kent, London, and the south east.

Occupational Health Technicians play a hands-on role in workplace health, carrying out checks and health surveillance on site to support employee wellbeing and help employers meet their legal duties.

Lucy, Occupational Health Technician at All Health Matters

A typical day as an Occupational Health Technician

A day usually starts early, grabbing a coffee and hitting the road in a big mobile screening unit. Driving a vehicle this size can feel intimidating at first, but it quickly becomes second nature. Each day brings a new worksite, new people, and a different setup, which keeps things interesting and far from routine.

Once parked, the mobile unit turns into a mini clinic on wheels. The day is spent welcoming employees inside, explaining tests, and running screenings like hearing, breathing, vision, and drug and alcohol testing. You’re often the only clinician on site, so you get comfortable working independently and making quick decisions while keeping everyone calm and comfortable.

There’s also a practical side to the job - cleaning and restocking the unit, troubleshooting equipment, keeping things on schedule, and navigating tight parking lots or rural roads. By the end of the day, you’re tired but satisfied, knowing you helped keep people safe and healthy at work.

The role does come with its stresses. Driving a large mobile unit can be demanding, especially in traffic, tight industrial sites, or unfamiliar locations. One of the challenges is arriving at a site that isn’t prepared for your visit - no clear parking space, limited power access, or employees not ready for testing. When that happens, you’re juggling logistics, time pressure, and expectations, often while working alone. Staying calm, adaptable, and solution-focused becomes just as important as your clinical skills.

I like being an occupational health technician because no two days are ever the same, and I enjoy the mix of clinical work and being out on the road. Driving the mobile unit gives me independence and a sense of responsibility, while meeting people at different worksites keeps the job interesting. It’s rewarding knowing the work I do helps keep people safe, healthy, and fit for their jobs.

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