Access & Safety Engineer

NSS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety-focused engineering company in Sheffield is seeking an Access & Safety Engineer to join their team. The role includes inspection, servicing, and installation of height safety equipment. Candidates must have a clean driving license and experience working at height. Benefits include a company vehicle, overtime pay, and comprehensive training opportunities. The position requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Benefits

Company vehicle with fuel card

Overtime paid at time and a half

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Monthly Reward & Recognition scheme

Medicash health cash plan

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license required.
• Must have relevant experience working in a similar role.
• Competency to work at height is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, and installation of height safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Identify and report additional work needed following tasks.

Skills

Ability to work at height

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Fall arrest systems

Life safety equipment

General lifting equipment

Job description

Access & Safety Engineer at NSS Group

Part of NSS Testing

The Division

You should have the ability to work flexibly, be it on nights, weekends, or staying away as required.

NSS Testing focuses on the testing, installation, and maintenance of commercial building safety assets—including fall arrest systems, life safety equipment, automation, and access control systems.

We are currently recruiting for a Roof Access Systems Engineer to join our skilled team of height safety specialists.

Responsibilities of the Role

You will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, and installation of height safety equipment, including:

• Fall arrest and life safety lines
• Eyebolts (fall restraint and abseil)
• Gantries and walkways
• Guardrails
• Fixed and portable ladders
• General lifting equipment

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, guidelines, and all relevant British Standards
• Identifying and reporting any further work required following service or reactive tasks
• Providing support to other divisions when necessary

Benefits

• A fully equipped company vehicle with fuel card (working within a two-person team)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• All tools, mobile phone, and full PPE provided
• 20 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Industry-recognised training and personal development opportunities
• Monthly Reward & Recognition scheme with retail vouchers
• Trade Point card offering 10% off at B&Q
• Birthday day off after length of service
• Eye-care vouchers
• Referral bonus scheme
• Medicash health cash plan (including dental, health screening, gym and retail discounts, and specialist consultations)

Requirements

• Full, clean driving license
• Experience / competency to work at height
• Relevant experience working in a similar role
• Must have the ability to work productively on your own or within a team
• The candidate must have good communication skills, be well organised and have good attention to detail