Fall Protection Supervisor - Test & Inspection (Southern Region)

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

Job summary

Heightsafe, a UK specialist in Work at Height, Fall Protection and Façade Access, is seeking a hands-on Fall Protection Test and Inspection Supervisor to cover client sites across the South and wider UK. The role focuses on ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

You will inspect and test systems such as fall restraint and arrest gear, ladders and rails, identify issues, and perform remedial work.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in 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.
• Good understanding of current Work at Height regulations.
• Confidence identifying faults and carrying out remedial work.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Good communication skills with clients.
• Ability to work safely at height and travel UK-wide.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test fall protection and height safety equipment across client sites.
• Identify compliance issues and carry out remedial work where required.
• Maintain accurate records and RAMS in line with standards.
• Travel across the UK with regular overnight stays.
• Follow manufacturer guidance and ensure ongoing safety compliance.

Skills

Fall protection inspection

On-site testing

Client communication

Fault identification

RAMS compliance

UK travel

Driving licence

Height safety systems

Job description

A Fall Protection Test 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.