Confined Space Entry Controller

Responsibilities

High-risk and Rescue Operatives provide safety cover for teams in hazardous environments such as tunnels, sewers, and deep excavations.

• Manage confined space entry.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Set up rescue systems (tripods/winches).
• Perform emergency breathing apparatus (BA) rescues.
• Act as standby or emergency response team member, monitoring entrants and executing rescue/recovery operations using BA or escape apparatus.
• Work in confined space/high‑risk entry areas with toxic gases, low oxygen, or submersion risks.
• Conduct site risk assessments, check permits to work, and ensure equipment compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Inspect, maintain, and safely use breathing apparatus, gas monitors, and lifting equipment.
• Oversee safety checks for entry teams and provide emergency direction under pressure.

• City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-03).
• City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08).
• City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (6160-04).
• Experience in general civil works, including earthworks, drainage, ducting, and concreting.