We're Hiring: Rope Access, Tools & Plant (RTP) Manager

Job Title: Rope Access Equipment, Tools & Plant (RTP) Manager

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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

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Join Vertical Access – Leaders in Rope Access Solutions

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

hannah@verticalaccess.co.uk

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