Electronic Systems

We serve and protect those who serve and protect us. Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive Electronic Systems Business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent. At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

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Our Electronic Systems Business

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You’ll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

Occupational Health Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Electronic Systems for a full time in house Occupational Health Advisor at our site based in Rochester.

Reporting to the Occupational Health Manager, as an Occupational Health Advisor you will be responsible for providing a full Occupational Health remit.

No two days are the same within this role, as it is incredibly varied. This role is not just focused on case work but will give you the opportunity for hands on experience and diversity.

Your main responsibilities as an Occupational Health Advisor will involve:

• Supporting health surveillance (mainly spirometry), case management, undertaking travel health risk assessments and administering vaccines
• Supporting employees with domestic or work-related problems, with a particular focus on mental health
• Delivering training such as CPR to company employees

Your skills and qualifications:

• It is essential that you are a Registered Nurse, preferably with a post registration qualification in occupational health
• Proven experience working in a similar role
• Experience of travel medicals and vaccinations is essential
• Experience of using OPAS or similar systems

What we are looking for in you:

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to have excellent team player skills with the ability to take on individual tasks and perform with minimal supervision. A flexible approach to your work is essential as this is a broad ranging role incorporating welfare type tasks outside the normal occupational health role. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are required, with a friendly and approachable manner.

Location: Rochester, Kent

Salary: £40,000+ pending experience

Benefits:

Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.