Steeplejack Mate

Horizon Specialist Contracting Limited; Blidworth CP; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Ongoing training

Perkbox membership

Bereavement leave

Career opportunities within Vadella

Job summary

Horizon Specialist Contracting Limited is recruiting a Steeplejack Mate to join site teams across the UK. The role is hands-on, requires climbing at height and working with foremen and supervisors on varied, technically demanding projects.

Location: Blidworth - Remote, with Regular UK travel. Training provided, safety-first culture, and opportunities within the Vadella Group.

Qualifications

• CSCS card with NVQ Level 2 or 3 required.
• IPAF card and height access training preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work at height and handle tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and install chimneys and tall structures.
• Use climbing skills, MEWP, scaffolding in safe practice.
• Carry tools, materials and equipment to work locations.
• Complete site documentation and toolbox talks.

Skills

Teamwork focus

Safety conscious

Good communication

Education

CSCS card with NVQ Level 2/3

IPAF card

Tools

Anchors for Steeplejacks

PASMA card

Fall arrest equipment

Job description

Description

Join Horizon Specialist Contracting – Powered by Vadella

Department: Operations - Field Based

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Blidworth - Remote

Compensation: Competitive

At Horizon Specialist Contracting, we specialise in working at height on industrial chimneys and tall structures, carrying out inspections, repairs, new installations and re‑lining work for clients across the UK. As part of the Vadella Group, we’re backed by a growing national building compliance business, giving our employees access to greater investment, wider career opportunities and the chance to grow within a thriving, collaborative organisation. We’re looking for a Steeplejack Mate to join our site teams, working alongside experienced Foremen and Supervisors on contracts throughout the UK. Whether you’re already working at height or looking to build on your existing tickets, Horizon offers ongoing training, a safety‑first culture and the chance to work on some of the most challenging structures in the country. At Horizon, safety and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work alongside experienced Foremen and Supervisors on varied, technically demanding projects across the UK, building your skills and qualifications as you go. If you’re looking for a hands‑on role at height with a specialist business that’s part of a growing national group, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Horizon Specialist Contracting is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse workforce makes us stronger and we’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.

About The Role

Working under the instruction and guidance of the Horizon Site Foreman/Supervisor, you’ll support the inspection, repair, installation and removal of industrial chimneys and other tall and unconventional structures. This is a hands‑on, site‑based position in a health and safety driven environment, where teamwork is essential. Contracts take place throughout the UK, so you’ll regularly lodge away from home.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Undertaking inspections, repairs and new installations of industrial chimneys, removal of structures, erection of chimney sections and re‑lining of chimneys.
• Using climbing skills in line with IRATA Rope Access and BS 7985:2002 Code of Practice, as well as Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) and scaffold.
• Inspecting and repairing masonry, and painting chimneys and tall structures.
• Installing lightning conductors on chimneys and other tall and unconventional structures.
• Taking part in site and in‑house Toolbox Talks, and being involved in Point of Work Risk Assessments.
• Completing site documentation and using a Samsung work tablet to access site information and Toolbox Talk subjects.
• Carrying tools, materials and equipment to work locations, including climbing ladders on tall structures.

What you'll bring

We’re looking for hard‑working, safety‑conscious team players with a good work ethic and good general fitness levels.

You’ll Ideally Have

• CSCS card with NVQ Level 2 or 3.
• Anchors for Steeplejacks.
• IPAF card.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work at height, climb ladders on tall structures and carry tools, materials and equipment.
• Good general fitness levels.
• The ability to regularly lodge away from home to carry out contracts throughout the UK.
• A full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

It Would Be An Advantage If You Also Have

• IRATA Level I–II.
• Skilled Climber certificate.
• Medium Risk Confined Space.
• Fall Arrest Safety System installation, inspection and test.
• PASMA card.
• Rescue Training.
• Face Fit.
• Emergency First Aid.
• Good PC, written and communication skills.

What's in it for you

Joining Horizon means becoming part of a specialist team that invests in its people, with training provided when you join and throughout your time with us.

Benefits Include

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Ongoing training from day one and throughout your employment.
• Perkbox membership with retail discounts, wellbeing support and employee rewards.
• Bereavement leave.
• Career opportunities within the wider Vadella Group.