Height Safety Engineer

Humres; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety systems provider in the UK is seeking a Height Safety Engineer to join their team. The role involves installing, certifying, and inspecting height safety systems at various customer sites. Candidates should have experience in engineering or site installation, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Full training is provided, and benefits include a competitive salary, paid overtime, generous holiday, and company pension. Opportunities for progression are also available.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Paid overtime and excess travel

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Company phone

Overnight allowances

Paid sick leave

Social events and charity initiatives

Full product training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, site-based installation, technical inspections, or safety systems preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills with a personable, professional manner.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete technical records accurately.
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight as required.
• Team player with a safety-first mindset and high standards of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and certify fall protection and height safety systems at customer sites across the UK.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and recertification of installed systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Diagnose and carry out repairs or modifications where required.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with site contacts and clients, maintaining a professional, service-led approach.
• Support client training on safe use of installed systems.
• Assist with PPE inspections and highlight on-site improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the contracts team to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Engineering experience

Site-based installation

Technical inspections

Safety systems knowledge

Strong communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Height Safety Engineer

The Company : Our client is one of the UK’s longest-established providers of fall protection and height safety systems, delivering specialist installation, inspection, and compliance services to clients across construction, retail, healthcare, education, food & beverage, and more. As part of a wider group and following sustained growth, they are now seeking a Height Safety Engineer to join their specialist team.

Whether you have prior experience in fall protection or come from a broader engineering, inspection, or site-based background, full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and certify fall protection and height safety systems at customer sites across the UK
• Conduct inspections, testing, and recertification of installed systems to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Diagnose and carry out repairs or modifications where required
• Produce detailed inspection reports and compliance documentation
• Liaise with site contacts and clients, maintaining a professional, service-led approach
• Support client training on safe use of installed systems
• Assist with PPE inspections and highlight on-site improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with the contracts team to ensure smooth project delivery

Requirements

• Experience in engineering, site-based installation, technical inspections, or safety systems (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills with a personable, professional manner
• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete technical records accurately
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight as required
• Team player with a safety-first mindset and high standards of workmanship

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Paid overtime and excess travel
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Company phone
• Overnight allowances
• Paid sick leave (in line with policy)
• Social events and charity initiatives
• Full product training and progression opportunities available

To apply for this exciting opportunity as a Height Safety Engineer, submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you.