Role: Team Leader – Installation & Inspection (Height Safety Equipment)

Location: UK (field-based / travel required)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 + overtime + bonuses (high earning potential)

GI Pro is recruiting on behalf of a leading provider in the safety sector. This is a hands-on, mobile Team Leader position overseeing site-based installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of height safety / fall protection equipment. You’ll lead by example on-site, ensuring work is delivered safely, to standard, and with excellent customer service.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating site works, ensuring correct resourcing, safe systems of work and high-quality delivery.
• Carrying out site-based installations and testing/maintenance of height safety equipment in line with manufacturer requirements and drawings.
• Owning day-to-day site safety, ensuring the highest standards of compliance and behaviour across the team.
• Acting as the main point of contact on-site for customers, maintaining excellent service and professionalism.
• Reviewing and ensuring completion of clear, accurate and detailed paperwork following installations and inspections.
• Ensuring inspection findings are recorded correctly to support certification and/or remedial quotations.
• Spotting additional requirements for fall protection equipment or training and escalating opportunities.
• Supporting senior management with operational updates, planning, and continuous improvement activities.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Previous experience installing/inspecting/maintaining height safety or fall protection systems
• Proven ability to lead work on-site (team leadership, mentoring, task allocation)
• Clean UK driving licence
• Ability to pass DBS/CRB/Scottish Disclosure
• MUST be comfortable working at height

Preferred:

• Strong experience in a mobile, site-based role
• Confident completing and checking site documentation and reports

Desirable (can be gained on the job):

• IPAF
• PASMA
• Blue CSCS card
• Working at Heights Training
• Equipment Inspection Training

Benefits

• Various training and qualifications provided (IPAF, PASMA, CSCS, Working at Heights, etc.)
• Company pension & Group Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox access with exclusive discounts, rewards and well-being resources