Maintenance Field Engineer (Safe Access)

Uni-Safe Access; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

EAP

Training & development

Job summary

Uni-Safe Access is a Field Engineer role focused on high level safe access and fall protection systems. Based in Atherstone, you will carry out inspections, installations, and provide engineering support to ensure safe working at height across diverse environments.

You will survey sites, design support, install systems, and certify fall protection components while complying with current safety standards. A company vehicle is provided along with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Field Engineer in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of high level access and fall protection systems.
• Understanding of work at height regulations and safety standards.
• CSCS card preferred (can be provided).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Survey, design support, and installation of high level access systems (ladders, walkways, platforms, gantries).
• Installation, inspection, and certification of fall protection systems (fixed lifelines, anchor points, guardrails, edge protection).
• Conduct site assessments and work at height risk evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and legislation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and on site teams.
• Prepare clear reports, drawings, and handover documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and H&S teams.
• Troubleshoot on site issues and deliver practical engineering solutions.

Skills

High level access

Fall protection

Work at height regs

Problem solving

Communication

Site inspections

Technical guidance

Education

IPAF certification

PASMA certification

Confined space training

Job description

Description

Uni-safe access area trusted UK specialist in safe access and fall protection solutions. We provide expert inspection, testing, certification, installation and maintenance of high level safety systems to keep your sites compliant and secure.

Department: Field Team

Location: Atherstone

Compensation: £29 - £37,000 / year

Maintenance Field Engineer - High-Level Safe Access & Fall Protection

Uni-safe access area trusted UK specialist in safe access and fall protection solutions. We provide expert inspection, testing, certification, installation and maintenance of high level safety systems to keep your sites compliant and secure.

With decades of industry experience, we support clients across rail, logistics, commercial property and infrastructure sectors, delivering reliable, safety-critical services nationwide.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

Uni-Safe Access is seeking an experienced Field Engineer specialising in high level safe access and fall protection systems. This site based role involves inspections, installations, engineering support, and technical guidance to ensure safe, compliant working at height across diverse environments, delivering practical solutions to complex access challenges.

What you will do

• Survey, design support, and installation of high level access systems (ladders, walkways, platforms, gantries)
• Installation, inspection, and certification of fall protection systems (fixed lifelines, anchor points, guardrails, edge protection)
• Conduct site assessments and work at height risk evaluations
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and legislation
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and on site teams
• Prepare clear reports, drawings, and handover documentation
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and H&S teams
• Troubleshoot on site issues and deliver practical engineering solutions

Who you are Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Field Engineer in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of high level access and fall protection systems.
• Understanding of work at height regulations and safety standards.
• Comfortable working at height and in challenging site environments.
• CSCS card preferred (can be provided if required).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• IPAF, PASMA, or other access related certifications.
• Fall protection inspection or manufacturer specific training.
• Confined space or offshore experience (if applicable).

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-profile project
• Company vehicle provided, with personal use included
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary. We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.