Skilled Operative - Confined Space High Risk and Rescue
Barhale
Higham Hill · posted 31 July 2026
Salary
£46,800 a year
Location
Higham Hill, Greater London
Category
Banking and Financial Services
High Risk and Rescue Operative
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
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, maintain, and safely use breathing apparatus, gas monitors, and lifting equipment. xwzovoh
Team Leadership
Oversee safety checks for entry teams and provide emergency direction under pressure.
General
Labouring work along with slinger duties, ideally with shaft and tunnelling
About you
Essential
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-03)
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08)
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (6160-04)
Experience in general civil works, including earthworks, drainage, ducting, and concreting
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Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
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, maintain, and safely use breathing apparatus, gas monitors, and lifting equipment. xwzovoh
Team Leadership
Oversee safety checks for entry teams and provide emergency direction under pressure.
General
Labouring work along with slinger duties, ideally with shaft and tunnelling
About you
Essential
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-03)
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08)
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (6160-04)
Experience in general civil works, including earthworks, drainage, ducting, and concreting