Steeplejack Operative / Lightning Protection Mate

An excellent opportunity for a safety-focused Steeplejack Operative / Lightning Protection Mate with working at height experience, construction site skills and a practical approach to high rise maintenance projects.

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Rope Access Operative, Construction Labourer, Site Labourer, Working at Height Labourer, Fall Protection Installer

SALARY: £33,046 to £33,904 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands with nationwide travel

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

The company offers a clear path to continuous development, practical training and long-term career progression for a Steeplejack Operative / Lightning Protection Mate who is keen to build specialist technical skills.

Working as the Steeplejack Operative / Lightning Protection Mate you will support experienced operatives and foremen on nationwide sites, assisting with work at height, lightning protection, rope access, high rise building maintenance and safe site operations.

As the Steeplejack Operative / Lightning Protection Mate you will follow method statements, risk assessments and instructions, while developing your safety knowledge, communication skills and problem-solving ability in a demanding outdoor construction environment.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Steeplejack Operative / Lightning Protection Mate include:

• Site Attendance: attend the Nottingham offices on a regular basis before travelling to sites nationwide
• Working At Height: assist with a variety of work at height tasks according to individual job specifications
• Safe Working: follow instructions set out in method statements and risk assessments
• Team Support: assist and follow instructions from the Steeplejack / Lightning Protection Foreman
• Nationwide Travel: work away from home on a regular basis when required
• Practical Assistance: support experienced operatives with steeplejack, lightning protection and high rise maintenance work
• Quality Standards: maintain a strong focus on safety, reliability and workmanship at all times
• Skills Development: take part in on-the-job training and specialist courses to develop technical knowledge

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Working At Height Experience: proven experience in working at height
• Risk Awareness: ability to identify risk and assess jobs appropriately
• Site Certification: valid CSCS card, safety passport or working at height competency
• Safety Focus: commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of your work
• Communication Skills: strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions clearly
• Team Working: able to work as part of a team on varied sites
• Flexible Approach: flexible and dynamic approach to all tasks
• Development Mindset: willingness to learn and develop within the company
• Reliability: punctual, trustworthy and reliable
• Practical Attitude: a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning
• Head For Heights: confidence working at height with a good sense of balance
• Outdoor Working: enjoy working outdoors in all weathers
• Physical Fitness: physically fit with a willingness to get stuck in
• Licence and Passport: UK driving licence and valid passport

DESIRABLE

• NVQ Qualification: NVQ Level 2 qualified or equivalent
• IRATA Qualification: IRATA qualification

BENIFITS

• Above industry rates of pay
• Fully paid arranged accommodation with food and refreshments allowance when working away from home
• Fully paid training including the renewal of any expired qualifications
• A supportive environment that values learning and development
• Milestone work anniversary reward
• Opportunities to work extra hours at an increased rate of pay
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days, including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Fortnight Christmas closedown
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid weekly

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14731

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