Trainee Fall Protection Engineer

Ptsg Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle + fuel card

Overtime at time and a half

Equipment & phone

PPE provided

Training & development

Holiday entitlement: 20 days + 8 bank

Rewards scheme & vouchers

TradePoint discount

Birthday day off

Eye care vouchers

Referral bonus

Medicash health plan

Job summary

PTSG Group is looking for a trainee engineer to learn and carry out inspections, maintenance and installation of height safety systems across the UK. The role involves working safely to British Standards and developing technical knowledge through recognised training.

You will join Nationwide Specialist Services and NSS teams, supporting various divisions while gaining hands-on experience and earning a full UK driving licence. A flexible schedule and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexibly, including nights and weekends, and travel as required.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable working at height or willing to undergo training.
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to inspect, maintain, test and install height safety systems.
• Assist with inspections, servicing and maintenance across the UK.
• Identify defects and recommend remedial works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with British Standards.
• Complete job reports and documentation accurately.
• Support other NSS divisions when required.
• Develop technical knowledge through industry-recognised training.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Driving licence (UK)

Height safety awareness

Practical & mechanical aptitude

Reliability & eagerness to learn

Attention to detail

Communication & customer service

Teamwork & independence

Travel & staying away

Job description

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will learn how to inspect, maintain, test and install a wide range of height safety systems, including:

• Fall arrest and life safety lines
• Eyebolts for fall restraint and abseiling
• Gantries and walkways
• Guardrails
• Fixed and portable ladders
• Roof access systems
• General lifting equipment

You will also:

• Assist with inspections, servicing and maintenance work across the UK
• Learn how to identify defects and recommend remedial works
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with British Standards
• Complete job reports and documentation accurately
• Support other NSS divisions when required
• Develop your technical knowledge through industry-recognised training

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• You should have the ability to work flexibly, be it on nights, weekends, or staying away as required, Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working at height or willing to undergo training
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to travel and stay away when required

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe. Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment. With over 3,300 specialists supporting 90,000+ customers across 200,000 buildings, delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services nationwide. At PTSG, our aim is simple. To be a great place to work and a great company to do business with. Armed Forces Covenant PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise. As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business. PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

NSS is a leading niche specialist service provider in maintenance, cleaning and testing, offering support for buildings of all shapes and sizes. We pride ourselves on being fast, safe and reliable and our customers know that when our engineers arrive to tackle a problem, they are in safe hands. All our specialists are full-time, directly employed and receive ongoing training to make sure they stay fully certified and ready to tackle any challenge they face on site. When you work with NSS, you join a team of passionate experts who are committed to supporting each other and setting new standards for our work.

About Nationwide Specialist Services Clean

well-maintained and fully functioning buildings are vital to keeping our customers moving. Businesses need to create positive, lasting impressions and we work with their reputations in mind. That's why we act fast, solving most problems on the first visit, and why we invest in training and support to keep our teams at the forefront of new techniques. Nationwide Specialist Services · Testing · Sheffield · Onsite

Benefits

• Fully equipped vehicle with fuel card
• Overtime at time and half
• All equipment provided with Mobile Phone
• Full issue of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Personal development opportunity with Industry recognised training
• 20 days paid holiday per year plus the 8-bank holiday
• Monthly Reward and Recognition Scheme where our top performers are rewarded with vouchers for many retailers
• Trade Point Card which will enable you to get 10% off at any B&Q
• Day off for your birthday after length of service
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral bonus scheme
• Medicash health cash plan with discount on dental, health screening, gym discount, store discounts, specialist consultations and much more