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Trainee Fall Protection Engineer

£13 p/h - £13.50p/h

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 TraineeWorking 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.

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 manual 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

Benefits

* 38.5-hour paid working week with a paid lunch break.

* Monday to Friday schedule with a 3pm finish on Fridays.

* Company pension.

* Training opportunities.

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

* Overtime opportunities.

Additional Details

* Job Type: Full-time

* Work Location: On the road

* Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Join our 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