Heightsafe was acquired by the Kee Safety Group in 2021. Kee Safety is the leading global supplier of safety components and solutions and operates under the banner of, “Separating People from Hazards”. Heightsafe is based in the Wirral and is an established, trusted market leader in the Work at Height industry. Employing over 60 full time team members, we boast a wealth of longstanding, loyal, blue-chip business clients including Transport for London, Selfridges, John Lewis and Tesco – providing specialist products, services, training, and advice on a nationwide scale.

Built through a tremendous amount of hard work and passion, Heightsafe are looking for someone with that very same ethos, someone strong in character, someone able to gain instant respect from team members with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

We are currently looking for an experienced Fall Arrest Engineer who is willing to travel, to join our growing Compliance department.

• Department: Compliance
• Reporting To: Contracts Manager
• Job Role: Fall Arrest Engineer
• Location: Positions Available Nationwide

Roles and Responsibilities

Working within our Compliance Divisions, you will be responsible for the inspection and testing of permanent access equipment, such as; Fall Restraint and Arrest systems, Access Ladders, Gantries and Platforms, Fixed and Freestanding Handrail Systems, Aluminium & mild steel Walkway Systems and suspended access equipment, including Abseil Anchors and Rails.

The role will require traveling to and from destinations all over the UK with regular overnight stays required.

• Ability to follow and comply with strict safe working practices.
• Deal with clients face to face on site.
• Remediate existing systems that aren’t compliant.
• Installation, inspection and maintenance of fall arrest equipment to both major construction sites and live buildings in accordance with the applicable British Standards and the manufacturers guidelines.
• Follow job instructions, method statements and risk assessments.
• Reflect company standards through pride in personal appearance and upkeep of company property and vehicles.
• Flexibility and positive approach to working away from home.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 12 months experience testing and working at height.
• A good level of communication skills both written & verbal
• Excellent time management, along with flexibility to suit the business requirements
• An ability to work through challenges on site and find an effective solution
• Experience of working in a small team
• Practical experience in the installation and testing of fixings (Torque setting etc.) in a construction or construction related environment
• Understanding of current work at height regulations
• Numerate and literate with good attention to detail
• Physical fitness
• High level of personal pride and be driven to succeed
• Full Clean Driving Licence

Desirable

• CSCS Card
• Sentinel Card
• Pasma
• IRATA L1-L3
• IOSH
• Rescue Training

Equal Opportunities

At Heightsafe we are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of our work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner, regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Positions offer a generous salary, together with excellent on-target earnings.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Application – Fall Arrest Engineer”.