Confined Space Rescue Team Members

RECRUITING NOW

Confined Space Rescue Team members based in the south-west. 

Join the SA Safety rescue team – are you ready for the challenge? We are thrilled to announce exciting opportunities to join our expanding rescue team. SA Safety is recruiting Rescue Team members NOW to support new long-term contracts. As part of our team you will play a crucial role in providing on-site safety management and technical rescue services to our growing customer base in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

You will be:

• team player 
• Physically Fit
• Customer Focused
• Flexible, resilient and reliable.
• Rope Access Qualified desirable
• City & Guilds 6160 03 High Risk Confined space and 6160-08 Rescue and recovery.
• FREC 3 or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Security Clearance - must be able to obtain DBS and full security clearance.

Full training is available to those candidates who are suitable for development. Initially you will engage with us on a self-employed contractor basis, but full employment opportunities will be available for those who show competence and passion for the role. Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum dependent on experience.

The role:

• Performing all duties as assigned by the Rescue Team Manager.
• Ensuring all appropriate personal protective equipment is worn at all times.
• Ensuring all Risk Assessments and Method Statements are completed accurately and stored correctly.
• Understanding of client work permits procedures.
• Communicating effectively with our team members to ensure works are operating safely.
• Always ensuring availability whilst on shift to affect a rescue.
• Maintaining competence at rescue techniques and assist in rescues as directed.
• Participating in required training and demonstrates a working understanding of safe working practices.
• Ensuring their training accreditations are current and suitable for work undertaken.
• Inspecting and verifying equipment prior before use.
• Recognising worksite hazards and notifying the Rescue Team Lead of any unsafe conditions.
• Actively participating in toolbox talks and practical demonstrations of rescue techniques.

SA Safety is a trusted leader in the provision of rescue teams, industrial support and specialist training. From our base in Devon we deliver accredited training, confined space rescue teams, rope access teams and support services to the high-risk utilities, industrial and manufacturing sectors. 

Our specialist City &Guilds and Qualsafe-accredited training is delivered on-site or at our impressive new training centre in South Brent, newly fitted out in 2025 with the facilities to train you to the highest industry standards.

At SA Safety people come first.  As a values-driven organisation, our clear aim is to support personal and professional growth through skills development, opportunity, and sustained investment.  Over 15% of our team are ex-forces and many of them joined through word of mouth, something we’re incredibly proud of.  We actively choose to recruit from the armed forces community because your discipline, experience and transferable skills add real strength to our team. 

We believe SA Safety offers the ideal opportunity for service leavers to use the skills they have earned in the armed forces to build a new career.  With major new contracts starting in 2026, we’re looking to expand our team right now. If you’re transitioning out of the military and want a role with purpose, teamwork and development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.