Omega Red Group
Fall Protection Support Operative
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Fall Protection Support Operative
Fall Protection Support Operative – Omega Red Group
Location: Chesterfield | Contract: Full-time, Permanent | Hours: 40 per week
About Omega Red Group
Omega Red is the UK’s leading market leader in earthing, lightning protection, and height safety protection solutions.
We specialise in:
- Survey and design
- Installation, testing, and maintenance
- Repair services for earthing, lightning protection, surge protection, and height safety
Our mission is to protect people, property, electrical equipment, and systems from lightning strikes, electrical faults, and surges.
The Role: Fall Protection Support Operative
Are you an experienced professional in fall protection, or someone with a strong background in field-based services seeking a new challenge? Omega Red is looking for motivated individuals to join our team, develop their skills in height safety, and begin a long-term career within a supportive growing organisation.
As a Fall Protection Support Operative, you will assist in the installation, testing, and repair of height safety systems across multiple UK sites. You’ll work alongside senior engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This role offers:
- Training for industry recognised qualifications, including an NVQ in Working at Heights following a qualifying period
- Career progression within a trusted and dynamic team
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the installation, testing, and repair of height safety systems across commercial and construction sites nationwide
- Support lead engineers to ensure:
- Work is completed safely, timely, and to specification
- Maintain high health & safety standards
- Follow risk assessments and safe working protocols
- Contribute to positive team dynamics while developing technical proficiency on-site
What You’ll Need:
- Previous experience in fall protection or height safety (desirable but not essential)
- Field-based or remote working experience
- Flexibility and willingness to travel nationwide
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with sound judgement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence working at height or a commitment to training in this area
- A strong commitment to safety and quality
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- CSCS card (desirable)
What You’ll Get In Return:
Family-Friendly Leave Benefits
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
- Fertility support and up to 5 paid carer’s days
Financial & Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme (with salary sacrifice options)
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Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and 24/7 virtual GP access (for you and your dependents)
Lifestyle & Perks
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback programme, and gift vouchers
Professional Growth
- Hands-on training opportunities
- Ongoing career development paths
Inclusion & Belonging
- Active employee networks, including:
- Disability & Neurodiversity
- Unity+ (LGBTQ+)
- Women’s Network
- Parent & Carer Networking Group
- Encouraged participation in leadership, mentorship, or allyship roles
Performance & Recognition
- Annual salary review
- Reward & Recognition Scheme
- Long Service Awards
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Omega Red Group (a division of South Staffordshire Limited), we are dedicated to building an inclusive team that mirrors the communities we serve.
We welcomingly encourage applications from all backgrounds—> diverse genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and neurodiverse/coding disabilities.
Reasonable Adjustments Policy
We welcome discussions about supportive accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best assist you to participate fully.
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