Safety Technician (Fall Arrest)

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone

Overnight allowances

25 days annual leave

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley Perms is hiring a Safety Technician (Fall Arrest) in Crawley, West Sussex, with UK travel. Salary £36,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE) plus bonuses, overtime, and allowances. The role focuses on safety, inspections, and installation work across the UK.

The candidate will conduct on-site recertifications, provide training, and support sales opportunities while maintaining high safety standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven background in technical inspections and testing.
• Fall protection experience is essential.
• Holder of a Full UK driving licence and willing to travel nationally (overnight stays required).
• Safety-conscious, self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections and recertification of fall protection systems UK-wide.
• Document findings and photos; prepare reports to enable repair quotes.
• Deliver on-site product training and toolbox talks on height safety.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs and new installations as needed.
• Conduct PPE inspections and monitor on-site installation teams.
• Identify on-site sales opportunities and generate leads for upgrades.

Skills

Technical inspections

Fall protection experience

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel nationwide

Job description

Job Title: Safety Technician (Fall Arrest)

Location: Crawley, West Sussex (with UK travel)

Salary: £36,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus, Paid Overtime & Excess Travel Allowance

About the Company

Our client is one of the UK's most respected height safety specialists. With many years of industry leadership, they deliver world-class fall protection and safe access solutions across construction, commercial, aerospace, healthcare, and retail sectors.

Due to sustained business growth and ongoing modernization, they are seeking an experienced Safety Technician to join the dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Recertification: Conduct on-site recertification and maintenance of fall protection systems across the UK using state-of-the-art software.
• Reporting: Document inspection findings, generating reports and photos for non-compliant or failed systems to enable quotes for repairs or replacements.
• Training Delivery: Provide on-site product training and conduct toolbox talks focused on working safely at height.
• Installations & Repairs: Carry out maintenance, repairs, and new installations of products as required.
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct PPE inspections and monitor installation teams on-site.
• Business Support: Proactively identify on-site sales opportunities and generate leads for system upgrades or additional products.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven background in technical inspections and testing.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel nationally (overnight stays required).
• Note: Fall protection experience is essential for this roles.

Key Benefits & Progression Opportunities

• Vehicles & Tools: Company van, mobile phone, and overnight allowances provided.
• Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (with 3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown).
• Health & Welfare: Paid sick leave, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and charitable donation matching via Kee Giving.
• Financial Security: Company pension scheme and life insurance policy.
• Career Development: Fall Protection Pathways and opportunities to deliver Working at Height and Rescue Training across the UK