Confined Space Rescue Technicians

The opportunity

Redline Safety Ltd is expanding its pool of self-employed Confined Space Rescue Technicians. The company are particularly keen to hear from serving and recently retired firefighters looking for additional work alongside their existing commitments.

Based in Warrington, Redline Safety provides specialist confined space rescue and safety teams across the North West and beyond, supporting clients in industrial, manufacturing, utilities and construction environments.

The role

Working as part of an experienced team under the direction of Redline Safety's Team Leaders, you will provide standby rescue cover and practical safety support during planned confined space operations.

Assignments vary in location and duration, typically ranging from 1 to 20 days, offering opportunities to put your operational skills to use outside the fire service.

Essential requirements

• City & Guilds 6160-03 High Risk Confined Space, or equivalent
• City & Guilds 6160-08 Confined Space Rescue, or equivalent
• A suitable first aid qualification, ideally FREC3, FPOSi or equivalent, or a higher-level qualification
• Good physical fitness and the ability to meet site safety requirements
• Self-employed status with a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)
• Based in the North West
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing at onboarding and throughout assignments
• Right to work in the UK

Additional confined space, technical rescue or relevant industrial experience would be an advantage.

What Redline Safety offers

• Flexible subcontract opportunities alongside your existing commitments
• Varied work across different industries and environments
• Experienced Team Leaders and specialist rescue equipment
• The opportunity to apply your operational skills in a different setting

How it works

Onboarding

Attend an initial meeting at the Warrington office, including a drug and alcohol test and two face-fit tests.

Assignments

Opportunities are sent individually via WhatsApp, based on availability, location and competencies. You choose which to accept; confirmed commitments should be honoured.

Equipment and PPE

Redline supplies specialist safety and rescue equipment. You need suitable boots and gloves and, preferably, a helmet. Overalls and other PPE can be supplied.

On site

Meet at the Warrington office and travel in a company vehicle, or meet directly at the work location. A Team Leader oversees the rescue and safety duties.

Payment & expenses

Self-employed sole trader engagement; you are responsible for your own tax arrangements. Invoices are usually submitted weekly for days worked. Standard payment terms are 30 days, although Redline aims to pay within 1-2 weeks.

Hotels are arranged and paid for by Redline, typically with an individual room in a Travelodge or similar.