Fall Protection Engineer
| Company: | Omega Red Group Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Up to £38,000 (DOE) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Fall Protection Engineer
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits
Location: London | Field Based
Contract: Full-time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
About Us
Omega Red Group is the recognised UK market leader in earthing, lightning protection, and height safety protection.
Omega Red offers survey, design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair solutions for earthing, lightning protection,
surge protection and height safety. The business is passionate about protecting people, property, electrical equipment and
systems, from the damaging effects of lightning strikes, electrical faults and surges.
The Role
This is a field-based role involving frequent travel across the UK, including overnight stays where required. You will be
responsible for surveying, testing, and installing a wide range of height safety systems, ensuring all work is completed to the
highest safety and technical standards.
You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to clients, working efficiently while maintaining full compliance
with health and safety requirements through the effective use of risk assessments and method statements.
The role also includes supporting and mentoring operatives in their height safety training, contributing to pre‑tender site
surveys, and providing technical input to the Estimating team when required.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out site surveys, testing, and installation of height safety equipment
* Deliver high standards of customer service, meeting client needs professionally and effectively
* Work efficiently while adhering to health & safety standards, risk assessments, and method statements
* Install a variety of height safety systems with confidence and accuracy
* Complete detailed test and inspection reports, identifying any remedial works required for compliance
* Support pre‑tender site surveys and provide technical input to the Estimating team
* Assist in mentoring and supporting operatives through their height safety training
* Ensure all works are compliant with relevant legislation and industry standards
What You’ll Need
* Experience within the height safety industry
* A flexible and adaptable approach, with willingness to travel and stay away from home as required
* A valid full UK manual driving licence
* A proactive, self motivated attitude with the ability to work independently
* Strong initiative and problem-solving capability
* Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience installing, testing, and repairing height safety systems, including;
* Cable-based fall protection systems
* Abseiling points
* Davit arms and sockets
* Guardrails
* Eyebolts
* Fixed ladders
* CSCS card (preferable)
What You’ll Get
* Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid
Carer’s Days
* Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
* Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
* Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
* Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
* Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking
Group and more
* Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities
that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged
to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and
physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the
recruitment process.
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