Safety Technician - Fall Protection Systems

Mitchell Maguire; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety systems company is seeking a passionate Safety Technician to work with fall protection systems across the UK. Ideal candidates will have experience working at height and a strong background in installation sectors such as roofing and scaffolding. The role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 - £38,000 plus overtime, along with benefits such as a company van, tools, and 25 days annual leave. Applicants should have a full UK driving license and be committed to health and safety practices.

Benefits

Company van

Tools provided

25 days annual leave

5% matched pension

3x death in service

Qualifications

• Must have experience working at height.
• Preferable installation experience within roofing, cladding, and related sectors.
• Be willing to obtain an NVQ level 3 in Fall Protection.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with fall protection systems such as lifelines, anchors, and guardrails.
• Carrying out tests on site equipment and certifying them.
• Monitoring installation teams to ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Experience working at height

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

Full UK driving license

NVQ level 3 in Fall Protection

Tools

Installation tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Overview

Job title: Safety Technician - Fall Protection Systems. Job reference number: (phone number removed).

Area to be covered: National (overnight stays). Ideal living location: South West (M4 corridor).

Industry sectors included: Installation Engineer, Installation Technician, Accessing Operations, Rigging, Test Engineer, Fall Protection Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Lightening Protection, Rope Access, Abseiling, Recertification, Fall Protection Systems, Safety Systems, Height Safety Systems, Fall Arrest Systems, Edge Protection, Steel Systems, Roofing Safety Systems, Roofing Products, Roofing, Access Ladders, Walkway Systems, Lifelines, Safety Gates, Steel Railing Systems.

Responsibilities

• Safety Technician position dealing with a range of fall protection systems such as lifelines, anchors, guardrails, gates, platforms and walkways
• Working in a team of 2 to carry out installations across the UK
• Carrying out tests on all site equipment and certifying them to be fit for use
• Attend site toolbox talks before commencing work
• Eventually will get involved in recertification and repairs
• Assist with pro-active on site sales and lead generation
• Monitor installation teams and ensure safety procedures are followed

Qualifications / Ideal Applicant

• Must have experience working at height
• Installation experience within roofing, cladding, facades, solar, building envelope, scaffolding, HVAC, and telecoms sectors would be preferable
• Industry experience would be highly advantageous working in aligned roles such as: Lift Testing Engineer, Recertification Engineer, Test Engineer, Fall Protection engineer, Installation Engineer, Safety Technician, Recertification Technician
• Be willing to obtain an NVQ level 3 in Fall Protection, if you don't already posses
• Full UK driving license, held for 1+ years
• Must be personable and provide excellent customer service
• Must have experience with health and safety
• Organised, have high attention to detail and good time management skills

Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration: £30,000 - £38,000 + overtime

Benefits: Company van, tools, 25 days annual leave, 5% matched pension, 3x death in service