Fall Protection Support Operative

Omega Red Group; Loughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded L3 NVQ training inWorking

Door to Door Pay

Family-Friendly Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Inclusion networks

Job summary

South Staffordshire Group is seeking a Trainee Fall Protection Operative to support experienced engineers with installing, testing and maintaining height safety systems across UK sites.

You'll gain hands-on training, follow safe systems of work, travel nationwide, and contribute to delivering high-quality, safe installations while developing practical technical skills and growing with the team.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Interest in practical, hands-on work and field-based environment.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.
• Proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence working at height or willingness to develop in this area.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• Experience in construction, engineering, maintenance, roofing or other practical trades.
• CSCS Card.
• Previous experience outdoors or in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced engineers with installation, testing, inspection and repair of height safety systems.
• Learn industry best practices and safe working procedures across sites in the UK.
• Support project delivery by helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality at all times.
• Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Develop technical skills through practical on-the-job training and formal learning opportunities.
• Contribute positively to the team and demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Hands-on work

Field-based environment

Travel nationwide

Proactive and reliable

Good communication

Teamwork

Confidence at height

Health and safety commitment

Experience in construction/engineering

CSCS Card

Outdoor/field-based experience

Education

CSCS Card

Job description

Trainee Fall Protection Operative

• Assist experienced engineers with the installation, testing, inspection, and repair of height safety systems
• Learn industry best practices and safe working procedures while working on a variety of sites across the UK
• Support project delivery by helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality at all times
• Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Develop technical skills through practical on-the-job training and formal learning opportunities
• Contribute positively to the team and demonstrate a willingness to learn
  

What You'll Need: Essential:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• An interest in practical, hands-on work and working in a field-based environment
• A flexible approach, with willingness to travel nationwide
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence working at height, or a willingness to develop in this area
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
  
• Experience within construction, engineering, maintenance, roofing, or other practical trades
• CSCS Card
• Previous experience working outdoors or in a field-based role
  

What You'll Get in Return:

• Fully funded L3 NVQ training in Working at Heights, or equivalent accredited course.
• Door to Door Pay: Get paid for your travel from home to site and back again.
• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
  

At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.