Is weight a reason for not getting the job.

[Angua1973]

Just been offered a job as a service delivery assistant subject to a medical. I was wondering if my weight might make me fail the medical. I’m 6ft 2in and weight about 18 stone. I am fit as I currently work in a warehouse and have no other issues with my health. I am on a diet to lose some of my excess weight, but I’m worried it might be an issue when doing the medical. Any advice?

 

[LowLevel]

As you've presented it, you'll not have any issues of that sort.

 

[Railwayman101]

I'm 6ft 2 and nearly 20 stonne and pass the medical fine, minus the usual doctor moaning at me

 

[XAM2175]

I'm 6ft 2 and nearly 20 stonne and pass the medical fine, minus the usual doctor moaning at me

I briefly read that as 20 tonne

 

[BrokenSam]

Just been offered a job as a service delivery assistant subject to a medical. I was wondering if my weight might make me fail the medical. I’m 6ft 2in and weight about 18 stone. I am fit as I currently work in a warehouse and have no other issues with my health. I am on a diet to lose some of my excess weight, but I’m worried it might be an issue when doing the medical. Any advice?

Stop bragging about how skinny you are!

 

[Stigy]

You’ll be fine. Even if your BMI is a bit high, if you’re physically fit it’s not an issue (BMI is a rubbish measure anyway for this reason). Even if you were short and fat you’d probably be okay.

 

[RyanC87]

Everyone has already said it, no issues absolutely fine. Unless you had underlying medical issues you'll pass the medical.

 

[Angua1973]

Thanks everyone x

 

[blackwhite]

Don't worry about it, if you don't have any problems with health. Especially, if you are on a diet, your condition will be better