Job Description

Job Title: Rope Access Equipment, Tools & Plant Manager

Location

: Mossley, Greater Manchester

Salary

: 45,000-55,000 per annum

Contract Type

: Full-time, Permanent

Holidays

: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Benefits

: Company pension scheme, sick pay, and training & development opportunities

Join Vertical Access Ltd - Leaders in Rope Access Solutions

Vertical Access is a leading onshore working-at-height specialist company. Established in 1988, we have played a key role in developing and advancing IRATA and the rope access industry across the United Kingdom. Our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation, and Agility are at the heart of everything we do.

Operating across sectors including rail, construction, infrastructure, and telecommunications, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards in the most challenging environments.

We are now seeking a Rope Access Equipment, Tools & Plant (RTP) Manager to join our senior management team. This role is critical to our operations, ensuring that equipment & transport logistics are handled safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assigning and preparing equipment for live projects

Loading and unloading equipment at the depot

Overseeing maintenance and inspections of equipment and plant (in line with PUWER regulations)

Managing rope access and lifting equipment in compliance with LOLER standards

Scheduling vehicle servicing and coordinating with local garages

Managing depot and stores operations, including risk assessments

Maintaining accurate documentation for audit and compliance purposes

Working closely with Project Managers and Directors to meet project timelines

Essential Requirements

Positive and proactive attitude

Strong team player

Committed to health and safety best practices

Ability to adapt to short notice changes and operational needs

Full UK driving licence

Ideal Experience (

or able to obtain

)

Experience in working-at-height industries or similar

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

LOLER inspection certification

Forklift truck licence

PAT testing certification

If you are an organised, safety-conscious professional with experience in equipment logistics or plant hire management, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to:

hannah@verticalaccess.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ashton-Under-Lyne OL5 9AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person