Safety Equipment Installation Team Leader
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 1AD |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3317_1779452914 |
Summary
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
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