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Vocational Medical Assessments

Some jobs demand more than general fitness. If your employees operate heavy machinery, drive commercially, work at height or handle hazardous materials, they need role-specific medical clearance.

These assessments verify that someone is physically capable of performing safety-critical tasks without putting themselves or others at risk and form an essential part of our Occupational Health services.

Service at a glance:

  • Service: Role-specific medical examinations for safety-critical duties, often conducted alongside Pre-Placement Assessments for new hires.
  • Standards: Compliant with HSE, DVLA Group 2 and industry-specific guidelines.
  • Types: Driver (HGV/LGV/PCV), asbestos, crane operator, confined space and working at heights.
  • Outcome: Fit-to-work certification, typically issued same day.

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What we cover

Driver Medicals (HGV, LGV, PCV):

Vision, cardiac and diabetes checks aligned with DVLA Group 2 medical standards. Keeps your fleet legal and your drivers safe.

Asbestos Medicals:

Statutory assessments for licensed and non-licensed asbestos work under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Respiratory health monitored through Health Surveillance for noise and vibration exposure, delivered by HSE-recognised physicians.

Working at Heights & Confined Spaces:

Cardiovascular and physical agility assessments to confirm safe working capability in high-risk environments.

Plant & Crane Operator Medicals:

Coordination, vision and alertness checks for heavy machinery operation.

National clinic network

Appointments are available through our clinic network across the UK, so your staff can be seen quickly and close to their base. For larger groups, we arrange onsite delivery for large groups so multiple employees can be assessed in a single visit.

FAQs

A standard medical checks general health. A role-specific assessment checks the capabilities required by regulation for a particular job, things like colour vision for rail workers or range of movement for crane operators.

Most assessments take 30–45 minutes. Certificates are usually issued same day.

It depends on the type. DVLA Group 2 medicals (HGV/PCV) renew every 5 years until age 45, then annually. Offshore medicals (ENG1/OGUK) renew every 2 years. We track renewal dates for contracted clients so nothing lapses.

A failed medical doesn’t always mean they can’t work. Our clinician will advise whether the issue is temporary, treatable or requires a role change. You get a clear report with options, not just a pass or fail.

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All assessments are conducted by directly employed MCL clinicians within our SEQOHS-accredited governance framework. We’ve been delivering vocational medicals for employers across transport, construction, energy and manufacturing since 1999, including supporting offshore deployments through our offshore medic staffing service.

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