Rope Access Supervisor

Dalkia UK; Dungeness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider is seeking an experienced Rope Access Supervisor (IRATA Level 3) at Dungeness Power Station. This hands-on role involves supervising safety and compliance for rope access activities within a nuclear environment. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, technical authoring experience, and knowledge of IRATA legislation. The position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension and wellness support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension and holiday allowance

Flexible benefits package

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• IRATA Level 3 certified with experience in regulated environments.
• Ability to lead teams and produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Understanding of rope access legislation and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Act as the IRATA Level 3 Supervisor for rope access activities.
• Ensure compliance with IRATA standards.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for operations.
• Deliver safety leadership and mentor rope access technicians.
• Liaise with site stakeholders for operational compliance.

Skills

IRATA Level 3 certification

Extensive knowledge of IRATA and rope access legislation

Strong technical authoring skills

Leadership and communication skills

Understanding of health, safety, and quality management systems

Job description

Rope Access Supervisor (IRATA Level 3)

Location: Dungeness Power Station

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Rope Access Supervisor (IRATA Level 3) to join our on-site team at Dungeness Power Station, supporting our long-term partnership with EDF.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding supervisory role within a highly regulated nuclear environment. You will be responsible for the safe planning, execution, and supervision of rope access activities, ensuring full compliance with IRATA, Dalkia procedures, and nuclear site safety requirements.

The role also includes acting as Technical Author for rope access operations, supporting audits, governance, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the IRATA Level 3 Supervisor for all rope access activities on site, ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and maintained at all times
• Ensure full compliance with IRATA standards, supporting internal and external audits and maintaining readiness for IRATA inspections
• Plan, set up, and supervise complex rope access systems, including rescue arrangements and emergency planning
• Produce and maintain technical documentation as the business Technical Author, including:
• Rope access procedures and standards
• Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Rescue plans and emergency response documentation
• Legislative and compliance guidance relating to rope access and work at height
• Deliver the highest standards of safety leadership, supervising and mentoring rope access technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and best practice
• Ensure all work is carried out in strict accordance with nuclear site health, safety, security, and quality requirements
• Liaise effectively with site stakeholders, safety teams, and management to support operational delivery and compliance

About You

You are a time-served, hands-on IRATA Level 3 Supervisor with strong experience working in industrial or highly regulated environments. You have a proven ability to lead teams safely, produce high-quality technical documentation, and support audits and compliance activities.

You bring a detailed understanding of rope access legislation, IRATA requirements, and safe implementation of rope access operations, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and safety culture.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• IRATA Level 3 certified
• Extensive knowledge of IRATA , rope access legislation, and work-at-height regulations
• Proven experience developing and reviewing:
• Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Rescue plans and emergency procedures
• Strong technical authoring skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Demonstrated experience supporting IRATA audits and compliance inspections
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to supervise and develop teams
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality management systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with an excellent pension and holiday allowance
• A comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including:
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral and recognition bonus schemes

Diversity & Inclusion

Dalkia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.