Trainee Fall Protection Engineer
Hours & Overtime Pay:
Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Time and a half for any hours outside of these times (evenings, early mornings, weekends)
Double time for all night work
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
Who We’re Looking For:
- 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
The Process:
To ensure fairness in our hiring process, we’re working with Hubert.ai, our virtual recruitment assistant. After applying, you’ll be invited to a 15–20 minute chat-based interview with Hubert. Please complete it as soon as possible.
Interview Tips: Read this quick guide
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
The Business
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.
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