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Posted 22 July, 2026

Fall Protection / Height Safety Engineer

Innova Search
Rochester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Fall Protection / Height Safety Engineer

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Location: Rochester – Covering London & South East

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Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE + Overtime + Company Van

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Contract: Full Time, Permanent

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The Opportunity

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  • A well-established, family-owned height safety specialist is recruiting an experienced Fall Protection Engineer to join their team based in Rochester.
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  • Supporting commercial and high-profile sites across London and the South East, this is an
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  • excellent opportunity to join a well-respected business offering stable long-term work,
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  • minimal nights away, and genuine support for its engineers.
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What’s on offer:

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  • Up to £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
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  • 38.5-hour week, including paid lunch
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  • Overtime: time and a half (Monday to Saturday), double time (Sunday)
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  • Mostly London & South East work – minimal working away & no building site work
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Benefits:

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  • 31 days holiday, increasing with service
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  • Company van, fuel card and credit card
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  • Mobile phone and tablet
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  • Full PPE provided
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  • Company pension
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  • BUPA cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
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  • Ongoing training and development
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The role:

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  • Install, inspect, test and maintain fall protection systems
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  • Work on lifelines, anchors, guardrails and height safety systems
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  • Carry out inspections and remedial works
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  • Complete all relevant paperwork accurately
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  • Deliver a high standard of customer service on-site
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  • Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with industry standards
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What they’re looking for:

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  • Proven hands-on experience within fall protection or height safety
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  • Strong knowledge of BS 7883
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  • Comfortable working at height
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  • Reliable, organised and professional
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  • Full UK driving licence
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  • Must be able to commute to Rochester
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