Maintenance and Inspection:

• Conduct detailed inspections of rail infrastructure, identifying defects or potential issues.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks as directed, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.
• Record inspection findings, maintenance activities, and safety checks accurately.

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Assist in planning rope access projects, defining suitable access techniques, and managing the execution of assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with design teams, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

Equipment and Site Management:

• Maintain, inspect, and manage rope access equipment to ensure it remains in safe working condition.
• Oversee the setup and dismantling of rigging and safety systems on-site.

Communication and Documentation:

• Prepare and communicate work plans, risk assessments, and safety briefings.
• Maintain detailed site records, including daily reports, safety documentation, and project updates.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings for team members.
• Report any defects, damage, or equipment issues promptly and ensure corrective action is taken.

Environmental and Community Engagement:

• Ensure all operations are carried out with consideration for the environment and community safety.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, and the public as required, maintaining a professional image for the company.

Requirements

• IRATA Level 3 Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Proven experience in rope access techniques within industrial or geotechnical environments
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations related to rope access and asset maintenance
• Ability to work at heights and in challenging environments
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, risk assessments, and method statements
• Valid CSCS card and other relevant certifications
• Flexibility to support site needs and work outside standard hours if required
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel as required for the role

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk

Recruitment Manager