Height Safety Engineer Trainee

About Keysecure Safety Equipment

Keysecure Safety Equipment is a leading provider of height safety systems, access equipment and maintenance services across the UK and Ireland. We design and deliver bespoke safety solutions for a wide range of organisations, including many well-known national companies.

Operating nationwide, our experienced engineering teams work directly at client sites to install, inspect and maintain height safety and access systems, helping improve safety and building infrastructure across multiple industries.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Trainee Height Safety Engineer to join our team based in Carrickfergus.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career within the height safety and access engineering industry.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will receive structured training and hands-on experience in the installation, inspection and maintenance of height safety, rescue and access equipment at customer sites.

The role includes industry training and development opportunities, including CSCS and NVQ qualifications, with clear potential for long-term career progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the installation of permanent access and safety equipment
• Support engineers with the inspection and testing of safety systems and safety assets
• Assist with site preparation, equipment setup and project delivery
• Follow company health and safety procedures at all times
• Work as part of the engineering team to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Participate in training and development to build technical knowledge and skills

Person Specification - Essential

• Reliable with good timekeeping and a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within the height safety industry
• Good communication skills when working with colleagues and customers
• Comfortable working at height following appropriate training and safety procedures
• Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel to customer sites across the UK & Ireland)
• Flexibility to work varied hours and occasionally stay away from home when required

Desirable

• Experience working within a construction, engineering or industrial environment
• Experience working in confined spaces

Working Arrangements

This role is based from our Carrickfergus office, with work carried out at customer sites across Northern Ireland, the wider UK and occasionally Ireland.

Due to the nature of site-based work and travel requirements, start times may vary depending on project location. Overtime opportunities may also be available.

What We Offer

• Full training and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Industry qualifications including CSCS and NVQ training
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialist engineering field
• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• A varied role working across multiple industries and locations

Equal Opportunities

Keysecure Safety Equipment is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of religious belief, political opinion, race, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, disability or dependants, in line with Northern Ireland equality legislation including the Employment Equality (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 and the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person