FALL PROTECTION INSPECTION SUPERVISOR - ONSITE

Spot; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Paid overtime

UK travel & overnight stays

Job summary

Heightsafe, a UK specialist in Work at Height, is seeking a Test and Inspection Supervisor to join its Compliance operation. You will inspect and test fall protection equipment across client sites, identify compliance issues, and perform remedial work where required.

The role requires independence on site, RAMS compliance, and adherence to British Standards, with travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fall protection or height safety.
• Experience inspecting and testing fall arrest/height safety equipment.
• Installing and testing fixings, including torque setting.
• Good understanding of current Work at Height regulations.
• Detail oriented with practical problem solving.
• Strong communication with clients.
• Ability to travel UK and stay away overnight.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work safely at height.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test systems across client sites; identify compliance issues; perform remedial work.
• Work across permanent equipment and live buildings.
• Follow RAMS, British Standards and manufacturer guidance; maintain records and safety standards.
• Travel with regular overnight stays as part of the role.

Skills

Fall protection

Height safety

Inspection & testing

Install/test fixings

UK driving licence

Client liaison

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

On-site work

Education

CSCS qualification

Sentinel

PASMA

IRATA

IOSH

IPAF

Rescue Training

Job description

A Fall ProtectionTest and Inspection Supervisor is needed to join Heightsafe, an established UK specialist in Work at Height, Fall Protection and Façade Access. This is a hands on compliance role for an experienced fall protection professional with strong inspection and testing knowledge who can take responsibility for work across client sites in the South and wider UK.

Heightsafe delivers specialist Work at Height solutions nationwide, supporting major organisations with installation, testing, inspection, maintenance and training. This position sits within its Compliance operation, with a particular focus on ensuring existing height safety and access systems remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

As Test and Inspection Supervisor, you'll work across permanent access and fall protection equipment including fall restraint and arrest systems, access ladders, gantries, platforms, handrails, walkways, abseil anchors and rails. You'll inspect and test systems, identify compliance issues and complete remedial work where required, working across both major construction sites and live buildings.

You'll need to be confident working independently on site, dealing directly with clients and making sound practical decisions when problems arise. You'll follow RAMS, applicable British Standards and manufacturer guidance while maintaining accurate records and consistently high safety standards. Travel and regular overnight stays are an important part of the position.

To qualify: You should be a Test and Inspection Engineer, Fall Protection Inspector, Height Safety Engineer, Fall Arrest Engineer or similar with a CV that demonstrates...

• Previous hands on experience specifically within fall protection or height safety
• Strong experience inspecting and testing fall arrest and height safety equipment
• Practical experience installing and testing fixings, including torque setting
• A good understanding of current Work at Height regulations
• Confidence identifying faults and carrying out appropriate remedial work
• Strong attention to detail and a practical problem solving approach
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• The ability to work safely and confidently at height
• Flexibility for UK travel and regular overnight stays
• A full clean UK driving licence

CSCS, Sentinel, PASMA, IRATA, IOSH, Rescue Training or IPAF qualifications would be advantageous.

In return, you'll receive £40,000 to £45,000, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and paid overtime. A standard day allows for eight hours on site plus one hour travelling to and from site, with additional time qualifying for overtime. Although based in the South, you'll also attend Heightsafe's Liverpool office for training, social events and occasional business requirements.