Safety Technician

Location: Earlsfield

Vacancy No 5470

Job Title SAFETY TECHNICIAN

Location WANDSWORTH | SOUTHWEST LONDON

Field based role with UK wide site travel

Shared company van provided

Job Description

This position sits within a specialist Safe Access and Fall Protection business delivering compliant barrier safety systems across a wide range of construction environments in both the public and private sectors.

The Safety Technician plays a key role in the installation, commissioning, inspection, and recertification of safety critical systems on site. Working closely with Project Managers, Operations, and fellow Technicians, the role ensures installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and quality standards.

Technicians typically work in teams of two and are deployed nationally across a varied project portfolio. As part of the company’s growth strategy, this role supports the expansion of in house delivery capability and the reduction of reliance on subcontract labour.

The company delivers complete solutions including:

* Pedestrian Barriers

* Stairs & Ramps

* DDA-Compliant Handrailing

* Certified Guardrails

This role offers long term stability, full technical training, and progression opportunities within a safety focused, compliance led organisation.

The Company

With a heritage spanning nearly 80 years, the business is a long established UK leader in Safe Access and Fall Protection solutions, providing the design, supply, and installation of high quality barrier systems nationwide.

Operating to robust quality, environmental, and health and safety frameworks, the organisation holds long standing accreditations including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. All engineers and installers are CSCS accredited, reinforcing a strong culture of compliance and best practice on site.

The business prides itself on technical expertise, consistent service delivery, and creating safer working environments across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

* Installation and commissioning of Safe Access and Fall Protection systems on sites across the UK

* Carrying out repairs, modifications, and upgrades to existing systems

* Recertification and inspection of installed systems, identifying non compliant elements

* Producing inspection documentation, tick sheets, and system plans

* Liaising with Project Managers and Operations teams to coordinate site activity

* Engaging professionally with clients and on site personnel

* Training and coaching clients on installed systems where required

* PPE inspections as part of site activity

* Maintaining a professional and safety conscious approach at all times

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

* Experience in installation, engineering, or site based construction roles

* Comfortable working on live construction sites and at height

* Strong communication skills and a professional site presence

* Good basic IT skills and ability to complete digital documentation

* Numeracy and literacy essential

* Fall protection or safe access experience desirable but not essential

* Full UK driving license

Full product training will be provided.

Person Specification | Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a reliable, practical, and safety focused individual who takes pride in delivering work to a high standard.

They will be comfortable working as part of a two-person team, flexible with UK wide travel, and capable of following structured installation and inspection processes in safety critical environments.

This role suits someone who values:

* Consistent standards and clear procedures

* Team based site delivery

* Safety, compliance, and quality workmanship

* Long term development within a stable organisation

What’s in it for you?

£30,000 – £38,000 basic salary depending on experience

Shared company van

25 days holiday plus statutory, including 3 days Christmas shutdown

Paid sick leave in line with company policy

Company pension scheme + Company life insurance scheme at 3x salary

Full product and technical training

Development opportunities including management training programme

Social events and team activities

Company charity scheme with up to £1,000 per annum available

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