Rescue Team Technician

Job Introduction

About the Role

As a Confined Space Safety & Rescue Technician, you will provide safety cover for confined space entry activities, ensuring the safety of your own team, customers, and contractors working in high-risk environments. The role involves overseeing safe systems of work, monitoring confined space operations, maintaining rescue capability, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety standards and company procedures. Work as part of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about safety and rescue operations, seeking to develop a rewarding career within a dynamic and growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safety cover during confined space entry operations.
• Ensure the safety of customers, employees, and contractors at all times, ensuring relevant Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are in place and adhered to.
• Monitor confined space activities to ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and health and safety legislation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and pre-agreed work programmes.
• Support and implement emergency rescue plans where required.
• Liaise with customers regarding project requirements and provide professional safety guidance as required.
• Ensure all safety equipment, gas monitoring equipment, rescue systems, and company assets are maintained, inspected, and fit for purpose.
• Maintain responsibility for company vehicles and equipment allocated to each assignment as part of a team.
• Ensure all tools and equipment supplied by the company are used safely and correctly.
• Account for and secure all company assets and equipment upon completion of each assignment.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, including permits, inspections, safety records, and site reports.
• Promote a positive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours when identified.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times, acting as an ambassador for the company.
• Be available to respond to call-outs, standby duties, and emergency situations outside normal working hours when required.
• Be clean shaven at all times.

When considered necessary or appropriate by management, you may be required to undertake other duties within your skills and competence to support the effective operation of other parts of the business.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Educated to a reasonable standard.
• Competent IT skills with the ability to complete electronic documentation and reports.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience communicating with customers and stakeholders in a face-to-face environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel requirements, including out of hours working as needed.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of confined space operations and safety standby duties.
• Experience using gas monitoring and rescue equipment.
• Manufacturer-specific equipment training.
• Experience working with small teams or work groups.

Mandatory Qualifications (To Be Attained During Employment)

• CS1 – Confined Space Entry with Use of Escape Set
• CS2 – Confined Space Entry with Use of Escape Set and Full Breathing Apparatus
• City & Guilds High Risk
• Emergency Frec3 Medical Training – including the use of medical gases and defib
• Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) Completion
• Rescue and Emergency Response Training, including, but not limited to:
  • • Frec3 Medical Training
    • Rescue Techniques
    • Use of Rescue Stretcher
    • Casualty Recovery Procedures
• Any courses that are deemed necessary by the teams management for works.

Personal Attributes

• Safety-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, reliable, and dependable.
• Calm and decisive under pressure.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development.

Career Progression

This role offers progression opportunities into:

• Rescue Supervisor
• Safety Team Leader
• Senior Confined Space Safety & Rescue Technician

What We Can Offer You 

• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday (increases with service), plus bank holidays & 1 extra day to be taken in the month of your birthday
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary 
• Share save scheme 
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme 
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Long service recognition 
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
• All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight

A Little Bit About Us 

With over 25 years of experience, we offer a comprehensive range of equipment, support services, and training solutions.

As a potential employer, joining ESS means becoming part of a dynamic team in an exciting and rewarding work environment. We have established ourselves as a leader in the industry, delivering efficient solutions, exceptional customer support, and cutting-edge equipment.

At ESS, we value employee growth and foster collaboration. We offer opportunities for personal and professional development, recognising and celebrating the skills and dedication of our team members.

Experience a fulfilling career with ESS, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. Join us today and be part of our mission to deliver outstanding equipment solutions and support services.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.