Join our technical rescue team
From our base in South Brent in Devon, we provide 24-hour standby and support rescue teams for major organisations in the industrial, utilities and defence sectors.
We’re recruiting additional Rescue Team members NOW to support new long-term contracts in Plymouth and the Southwest. If you’re a skilled professional looking for a rewarding career with an agile, fast-growing organisation, we’re waiting to hear from you.
About the role
Have you got what it takes to be a confined space rescue technician with us? As part of our technical rescue team you’ll be providing critical support and rescue services for our growing customer base in the Southwest.
You’ll enjoy competitive remuneration, varied work, ongoing professional development, and flexible working. In the technical rescue team every day is different, so if you’d thrive in this rewarding role, get in touch!
Responsibilities
- Performing all duties as assigned by the Rescue Team Manager.
- Ensuring all appropriate personal protective equipment is worn at all times.
- Ensuring all Risk Assessments and Method Statements are completed accurately and stored correctly.
- Understanding of client work permits procedures.
- Communicating effectively with our team members to ensure works are operating safely.
- Always ensuring availability whilst on shift to affect a rescue.
- Maintaining competence at rescue techniques and assist in rescues as directed.
- Participating in required training and demonstrates a working understanding of safe working practices.
- Ensuring their training accreditations are current and suitable for work undertaken.
- Inspecting and verifying equipment prior to use.
- Recognising worksite hazards and notifying the Rescue Team Lead of any unsafe conditions.
- Actively participates in toolbox talks and practical demonstrations of rescue techniques.
Qualifications needed for confined space rescue
- City & Guilds High-Risk Confined Spaces certification.
- City & Guilds Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces.
- FREC 3 or equivalent emergency services qualification.
- Be able to pass security clearance and DBS check.
- CSCS Card
- Rescue Professional or UK Emergency Services experience.
Good to know
SA Safety is proud to be a good place to work. Join us as a Confined Space Rescue Technician and you’ll find we take our team’s physical and mental well-being seriously. We offer a supportive work environment and ensure team members stay at the top of their game through ongoing CPD.
We value lived experience. All of our rescue team members are ex-fire service, ex-military, or experienced rope access professionals. We value the discipline and skills you have gained in other roles, and offer transitional support, where needed.
We foster a strongly proactive approach to workplace safety because our clients demand it. Our rescue team members are frequently praised by clients for going above and beyond.
Get in touch today to learn what SA Safety can offer and how you can become a part of our team. We’re waiting to hear from you! Send us your CV and cover letter today.
