Occupational Health Advisor
Why Join Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products span every meal occasion, and in FY25 our shared passion helped deliver combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct-to-store network ensures fresh and frozen food reaches thousands of stores every day. To support this scale, we are delivering a significant transformation through our Making Business Easier (MBE) programme, and this role is a key part of making that change land successfully.We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Health Advisor to join our Manton Wood team, covering two sites, both of which are on the Manton Wood Enterprise Park near Worksop (S80 2RS). This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of colleague health, wellbeing, and workplace safety in a dynamic, fast-paced food manufacturing environment which puts it's people at the core of everything it does.Your Role as an Occupational Health AdvisorAs a key part of our People at the Core strategy , you will support the health and wellbeing of our workforce by:New Starter Health Screening - Conducting comprehensive medical assessments to ensure all colleagues meet statutory and company health standards.Health Surveillance - Delivering legally required health checks (e.g., audiometry, spirometry, HAVS assessments, DSE assessments) in line with risk assessment legislation.Absence Management & Rehabilitation - Supporting managers with sickness absence referrals, providing guidance on return-to-work plans, work adaptations, and redeployment.Workplace Wellbeing & Education - Promoting proactive occupational health initiatives and advising on individual health concerns to enhance employee resilience and engagement.Medical Confidentiality & Compliance - Ensuring the safekeeping of all confidential medical records, aligning with NMC guidelines, GDPR, and company standards.Autonomy & Flexibility: This role requires some flexibility to support colleagues across multiple shift patterns in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. You'll proactively manage your own calendar, but will need to work night shifts or amended hours 1-2 times per month.What We're Looking For:To thrive in this role, you will need:NMC registration - Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with successful revalidation every three years.Occupational Health experience - Previous experience in occupational health (preferably in food manufacturing, logistics, or heavy industry).Health Surveillance knowledge - Familiarity with workplace health surveillance, sickness absence case management, and fitness-for-work assessments.Commitment to Professional Development - A desire to progress in public health and wellbeing, with an interest in the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification.Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to confidently work with HR, line managers, and health & safety teams to drive best practices in workplace health.What You'll Get in Return:Competitive Salary25 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)Competitive matched pension contributionsCompany Share Save SchemeCareer Development Opportunities in a Leading UK Food ManufacturerAt Greencore, our People at the Core ethos means we invest in our colleagues and provide the support they need to thrive . As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in keeping our workforce healthy, engaged, and productive.If you're passionate about workplace health and wellbeing and want to make a difference in a fast-moving, innovative, and people-focused company, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and grow with Greencore!
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