Trainee Fall Protection Engineer
Posted 7 days 9 hours ago by Nationwide Specialist Services
Trainee Fall Protection Engineer
Standard hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Time and a half for any hours outside of these times (evenings, early mornings, weekends)
Flexibility is essential - some nights away from home, weekend work, and night shifts will be required
Are you experienced working at height? Whether you're a roofer, rope access technician, scaffolder, or ladder pro, we want to hear from you.
NSS Group is offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Fall Protection Engineer within our NSS Testing division - a team that inspects, services, and maintains essential height safety systems nationwide.
We're looking for someone who's comfortable up high, hands-on, and ready to learn a specialist trade with fantastic long-term potential.
What You'll Do- Service, maintain, and repair fall protection equipment such as:
- Fall arrest and life safety lines
- Eyebolts (fall restraint and abseil)
- Guardrails, gantries, walkways, and ladders
- General lifting and access equipment
- Highlight and report any further remedial works needed
- Ensure all work complies with British Standards and Health & Safety regulations
- Support other teams across the business where required
- Previous experience working at height (roofer, rope access, scaffolding, etc.)
- Good communication, attention to detail, and strong work ethic
- Full driving licence
- Smart, professional, and safety-conscious
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
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Benefits- Fully equipped vehicle with fuel card
- Mobile phone and all tools/equipment provided
- Full PPE issued
- 20 days paid holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Personal development with industry-recognised training
- Monthly reward & recognition schemes
- Medicash health plan (dental, vision, specialist access, discounts & more)
- B&Q Trade Point Card - 10% discount
- Birthday day off after qualifying service
- Employee referral bonus scheme
NSS is one of the UK's leading nationwide service providers - from building maintenance and testing to window cleaning and platform hire. We self-deliver all services with our dependable in-house team, setting the bar for safety, speed, and consistency.