Safety Technician - Fall Protection Systems

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Safety Technician to install and maintain fall protection systems across the UK. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in installation and health and safety, alongside a full UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £38,000, plus benefits including a company van and annual leave.

Benefits

Company van

25 days annual leave

5% matched pension

Qualifications

• Must have experience working at height.
• Installation experience in relevant sectors preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Install fall protection systems across the UK.
• Certify site equipment for use.
• Monitor installation teams for safety compliance.

Skills

Experience working at height

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to obtain NVQ Level 3 in Fall Protection

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Safety Technician – Fall Protection Systems

Job reference: (phone number removed)

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

Remuneration: £30,000 - £38,000 + overtime. Benefits: Company van, tools, 25 days annual leave, 5% matched pension, 3x death in service.

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

• 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 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 possess
• Full UK driving licence, held for 1+ years
• Must be personable and provide excellent customer service
• Must have experience with health and safety
• Organised, with high attention to detail and good time management skills