High risk and rescue operatives x 6 C

High Risk and Rescue Operative

The Role

High-risk and Rescue Operatives provide safety cover for teams in hazardous environments like tunnels, sewers, and deep excavations. Key duties include managing confined space entry, conducting risk assessments, setting up rescue systems (tripods/winches), and performing emergency breathing apparatus (BA) rescues.

Key Responsibilities

Rescue Standby & Emergency Response

• Act as topman or rescue team member, monitoring entrants, and executing rescue/recovery operations using Breathing Apparatus (BA) or escape apparatus.

Confined Space/High-Risk Entry

• Work in areas with, or potentially containing, toxic gases, low oxygen, or risks of submersion/engulfment.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct site risk assessments, check permits to work, and ensure equipment is compliant with Health & Safety legislation.

Equipment Management

• Inspect, maint...