SAFETY INSTALLER / SAFETY TECHNICIAN - (HEIGHT SAFETY SOLUTIONS)

Spot.; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid overtime

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Company phone

Overnight allowance

Extensive training

Job summary

A leading height safety specialist based in Crawley is looking for a Safety Installer/Safety Technician. The role involves installing and commissioning fall protection products, conducting inspections, and training clients. Candidates should have on-site technical experience and a full UK Driving Licence. This position also requires teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work at height. Benefits include 25 days holiday, paid overtime, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in on-site technical inspection or installation.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fall protection products.
• Inspect and modify safety systems.
• Train clients on installed products and conduct PPE inspections.

Skills

On-site technical inspection

Team player

Numeracy and literacy skills

Problem-solving outlook

Strong communication skills

Ability to work at height

Full UK Driving Licence

Willingness to travel

Education

GCSE/O-Level standard

Job description

A Safety Installer / Safety Technician (Height Safety Systems Installer) is needed to join Safesite, a Crawley based leader in height safety.Expect a hands-on role carrying out the installation of fall protection products on sites primarily across the Southern UK, with occasional overnight stays required.

With full product training available, this role is open to applications from candidates with transferrable practical skills gained from similar industries or environments. Due to the nature of site attendance and team logistics, were ideally looking for candidates based within approximately 40 minutes of Crawley.

Founded in 1991, Safesite are one of the oldest and most respected Height Safety specialists in the UK. Working across virtually every business sector they are pioneers of the industry implementing best practice safety solutions, many of which are products that have been purposely developed. Due to ongoing expansion they now require additional Safety Installers / Height Safety Technicians to install, inspect and modify fall protection products on site throughout the UK.

As a Safety Installer / Safety Technician expect a varied workload which includes Installation and commissioning of a wide range of all Fall Protection Products and solutions, repairs and modifications to systems, recertification, training of clients on installed products, PPE inspections and any other related duties.

Key Requirements:You may be a Fall Protection Engineer / Safety Installer / Safety Systems Installer / Safety Technician already or perhaps looking to cross train from another sector, (we're open to applications from a wide range of candidates including those from Construction, Scaffolding, Guttering, Health & Safety, Product Installation, Satellite TV Installation or similar) you just need the right attitude and a CV that can demonstrate:

• A background in on-site technical inspection / installation background (ideally fall protection);
• That you are a team player whilst also happy to work on your own;
• Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE/O-Level standard)
• A strong work ethic and a problem-solving outlook;
• Strong communication skills;
• The ability to work at height;
• A full UK Driving Licence;
• Willingness to Travel (primarily within the Southern UK, with occasional overnight stays).

Additional security screening may be required, e.g. DBS check.

In return the successful Safety Installer / Safety Systems Installer can expect an exciting role with benefits that include 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and 3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown), paid overtime and excess travel, company pension scheme, life insurance, company phone, overnight allowance, extensive training and charitable activities and donations. and much more.