Height Safety Engineer: On‑Site Inspection & Testing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Overtime pay

Travel and site visits

Job summary

Heightsafe, a UK specialist in Work at Height and Fall Protection, is seeking an experienced Height Safety Engineer / Test and Inspection Supervisor. You will inspect and test fall protection systems across client sites in the South and wider UK, identifying compliance issues and delivering remedial work with RAMS and safety standards.

You’ll work independently on site, liaising with clients and following British Standards. Regular travel and overnight stays are required.

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 settings.
• Understanding of current Work at Height regulations.
• Ability to identify faults and carry out remedial work.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test systems across client sites.
• Identify compliance issues and perform remedial work where required.
• Maintain records and ensure safety standards on site.
• Travel across the UK with overnight stays as required.

Skills

Fall protection

Inspections & testing

Client communication

On-site safety

Driving licence

Tools

CSCS

PASMA

IRATA

Job description

Heightsafe, a UK specialist in Work at Height and Fall Protection, is seeking an experienced Height Safety Engineer / Test and Inspection Supervisor. You will inspect and test fall protection systems across client sites in the South and wider UK, identifying compliance issues and delivering remedial work with RAMS and safety standards.

You’ll work independently on site, liaising with clients and following British Standards. Regular travel and overnight stays are required.