The Role
Hutchison Ports UK is looking to appoint a full-time Occupational Health (OH) Nurse to join its OH team based at Felixstowe and help us continue our tradition of offering the highest standard of occupational healthcare, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
The OH Department is a team of 8 employees supported by various specialist 3rd party suppliers.
You will help support the OH requirements for approximately 2,700 employees who work in a diverse range of roles from plant driving to labouring to office functions. They work a range of different shift patterns, many covering 24 hours/7 days per week.
Whilst sometimes working at other HPUK sites (mainly Harwich), you will mostly operate from our OH facility at Felixstowe. The role is based fully on-site as the workforce is all on-site.
Our Benefits – Rewarding the people who keep our port moving
We offer a strong, reliable benefits package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing and long term development:
Financial & Security
- Competitive pension: 8% employer contribution (min 4% employee)
- Life Assurance: 14× annual salary for pension scheme members (4× for non-members)
- Annual profit share bonus and performance related bonus
Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential counselling, stress & anxiety support, financial wellbeing guidance, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub
- On site Occupational Health Team and wellbeing support
Time, Flexibility & Community
- Paid leave, enhanced sick pay terms, and family friendly policies
- Volunteering days supporting our local community
- Perkbox retail discounts, wellbeing content and savings across hundreds of brands
Growth & Development
- Access to development pathways, accredited training, and career progression opportunities across our port network
Key Requirements
Please note that the role involves very little 'hands-on' nursing. It is primarily about providing OH advice to employees and Managers to help people get back to work or keep them fit at work, and ensuring statutory compliance with all OH legislation.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the principal roles in the Port from an OH perspective in order to provide the most appropriate clinical advice;
- Work closely with the HR team to minimise sickness absence levels by offering rehabilitation and welfare support to help people back to work wherever possible;
- Provide relevant OH advice to both employees and managers on issues such as fitness to work, medical restrictions, medication and general health & welfare;
- Organise and conduct health assessment/surveillance for both new applicants and the existing workforce in line with company policies & procedures;
- Organise and perform immunisations/vaccinations as required;
- Provide return to work advice to employees and managers following sickness absence;
- Maintain all medical records, data and documentation to the highest standard and in accordance with agreed processes and legislation.
Who are we looking for?
Suitable applicants will:
- Either hold a formal OH qualification OR have relevant experience of delivering OH services.
- Be a Qualified Registered General Nurse with a broad base of clinical knowledge and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Be committed to acquiring OH skills, training and qualifications in the role.
- Be highly motivated, team-oriented and flexible, capable of responding quickly to changing requirements.
- Have excellent communication skills.
Terms and conditions
- Annual salary is based on skills and experience with 4 increment levels up to a maximum of approximately £51k for a fully trained OH professional for 37.5 hours per week
- Individual performance bonus
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Private health cover
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Inclusion & Community
We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individual differences and believe that embracing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and stronger collaboration across our teams.
As part of this commitment, we consider all qualified applicants and encourage open conversations about flexible working. We offer a supportive, community‑focused environment and are proud to hold Chartered Status from Women in Maritime.
Our dedicated Diversity & Inclusion committee supports a range of employee networks, including our Women’s Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability, and Culture groups.
The Recruitment Process - What is involved?
Our recruitment process has been designed for you to easily apply and highlight the best of your skills, expertise and personal attributes. We want you to be prepared, confident and the best version of you for this role.
- Apply online – share your relevant experience and transferable skills.
- Anonymous shortlisting – all identifiable details are removed before hiring managers review applications.
- Interview & task – scenario-based activity + competency interview.
- Outcome – we aim to update all candidates as soon as possible.
Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.
Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities.
We offer a supportive, community environment and have been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. Our D&I committee oversees multiple employee networks including - Women’s Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability and Culture.