Trainee Fall Protection Engineer

Trainee Fall Protection Engineer
£26,026 - £34000 DOE
Location: Rochester

Our Client is a reputable and growing maintenance and installation business, specialising in working at height safety and BMU maintenance. As experts in this field, they are looking for a motivated individual to join their team as a Trainee Working at Height Safety Technician.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a 2-person site team, collaborating with a lead engineer to install, maintain, and repair permanent access equipment and fall protection systems.
• Install and maintain work-at-height systems, including fall restraint and fall arrest safety wire systems, fixed access ladders, handrail systems, gantries, and walkways.
• Option to assist BMU engineers in maintaining, repairing, and testing Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) at client sites.
• Travel to job locations primarily within the Southeast, particularly in London and the M25 area.
• Meet the lead engineer at designated meeting points and travel to job sites in a company vehicle.

To support your professional development, successful candidates will be enrolled in the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing and Rigging – Fall Protection, with progression to Level 3 upon completion.

Essential Skills

• Strong practical skills and a good hands-on ability.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Willingness to undertake an NVQ qualification.
• Ability to follow strict safe working practices and job instructions.
• Reliability and strong organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Numeracy and literacy with attention to detail.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude to working away from home when required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work well in a team and remain calm under pressure.
• Motivation and enthusiasm to learn and grow in the role.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within the Work at Height industry.
• Previous experience in similar roles or industries
• Experience in a similar role/industry (LOLER inspections, BMU’s, eyebolts, safety wire systems, guardrails).
• Mechanical/electrical engineering experience.

Benefits

• 38.5-hour paid working week with a paid lunch break.
• Company pension.
• Training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Overtime opportunities.
• Training (Working at Height, Rescue at height, NVQ plus many more)

Additional Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: On the road
• Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Join the team and play a vital role in ensuring safety at heights. With competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development, this is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to grow in a specialised field. Apply now!