FALL PROTECTION SUPERVISOR - TEST & INSPECTION

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Paid overtime

Liverpool training visits

Job summary

Heightsafe, a UK specialist in Work at Height, Fall Protection and Façade Access, seeks a Test and Inspection Supervisor. You will inspect and test fall protection systems, liaise with clients on-site, and ensure compliance with RAMS and standards across the South and wider UK.

The role demands independent on-site work, sound decision-making, and regular travel with overnight stays. Relevant qualifications and hands-on testing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fall protection or height safety.
• Experience inspecting and testing fall arrest and height safety equipment.
• Practical experience installing and testing fixings including torque setting.
• Good understanding of current Work at Height regulations.
• Confident identifying faults and carrying out remedial work.
• Strong attention to detail with practical problem-solving approach.
• Good communication with clients.
• Ability to work safely at height.
• Willingness to travel UK and stay away overnight.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test permanent access and fall protection equipment across client sites.
• Identify compliance issues and carry out remedial work as required.
• Follow RAMS, British Standards and manufacturer guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and high safety standards.
• Travel and overnight stays are a regular part of the role.

Skills

Fall protection

Inspection & testing

Height safety

Work at height regs

Driving licence (UK)

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.