Zarafa Height Solutions Ltd is a national hire company operating in a niche market sector. Part of the Zarafa Group, we maintain, service and inspect a range of non-mechanical equipment used exclusively in the suspended access industry. We are looking for a Rental Assistant to join our hire team in Grantham. 

As this role comprises daily heavy lifting via manual handling, physical fitness is intrinsic to this job role and offers of employment are conditional upon you satisfactorily completing a pre-employment health assessment with a practitioner appointed by the company. The purpose of this assessment is to ensure that you are physically capable of performing essential and regular duties of the role. 

As well as being hands-on and able to accommodate the physical demands of the role, we require you to be forward-thinking and pro-active. When not fulfilling orders, you will be preparing the equipment to make sure that it is fit and ready for hire. 

Whilst you will be based in our purpose-built warehouse facility in Grantham, this role goes beyond the average warehouse job. In our bespoke building, suited to the nature of our services, you will be preparing the equipment to exacting safety standards to fulfil orders, as well as building up stock of fast-moving items whilst ensuring the full compliance of the rental fleet in general. You will also be required to drive company vans, delivering equipment around the country to and from customer sites. A valid Full UK Driving Licence is essential. A forklift truck licence would be a distinct advantage however training for this, and anything else required to perform the role, safely and efficiently, will be given upon commencement.

We require excellent verbal and written communication and organisation skills. You must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and have an excellent attitude to the role, customers, company and colleagues alike, as well as being able to keep with the pace of this physically and demanding role. 

Your Key Responsibilities:

- Inspect and maintain wire ropes, ensuring they meet safety standards and are free from defects.

- Check, test, and maintain power cables, identifying any signs of wear or damage.

- Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of cradles, and other suspended access equipment.

- Loading and unloading rental fleet equipment within the warehouse and on and off delivery vehicles, using both mechanical aids and on a manual handling basis. 

- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and inventory.

- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, following company procedures at all times.

- Work closely with the workshop team to meet operational deadlines.

- Carry out nationwide deliveries where required.

Our Essential Requirements:

- Excellent communicator – verbally and written

- Self-motivated with a strong ability to work independently.

- Physically fit and capable of performing repetitive, labour-intensive tasks comfortably for a sustained period of time.

- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to safety and quality.

- Ability to follow instructions and work methodically.

- Full, valid driver’s license.

It would also be advantageous, though not essential, if you have:

- Previous experience in equipment maintenance, warehouse operations, or mechanical inspection.

- Knowledge of wire rope and electrical cable inspections (training will be provided).

- Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge.

Forklift license 

You will receive fantastic benefits such as:

-On going personal development

-Programme of continuous education

- 32 days Annual Leave (inclusive of usual Bank Holidays)

- Competitive salary

- Contributory Pension Scheme with the opportunity to enhance

- Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical benefit and a mental health pathway

- Employee Assistance Programme

-Company sick pay after 2 years service

At Zarafa we are inclusive, believing in, and valuing diversity and equality for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partner status, pregnancy, maternity, disability, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

Take a look at what we do: https://www.zarafagroup.com/cradle-equipment-rental-services

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to us by Wednesday 21st May. Please note, we may close the listing early if we receive suitable applications. 

Zarafa Group have been providing engineered solutions for facade access and working at height safely for over 40 years. The group specialises in suspended access and fall protection services to high rise buildings and structures across the UK. We are proud to have been involved in thousands of projects across the country covering a huge variety of structures. Recent projects include innovative access solutions to the Walkie Talkie and Cheesegrater buildings in London, Wembley stadium, Crossrail, and the new Forth Crossing.

Please visit our website for further information on what we do - www.zarafagroup.com

We have an opportunity for a Fall Protection Design Engineer to join the team based in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary.

In this role you will be working with our Fall Protection department together with the on-site technicians to develop and maintain height safety and access solutions for the UK skyline.

Whilst based in the design office our engineers also on occasion work on site as well as in our own manufacturing facility and the facilities of our suppliers.

The successful Fall Protection Design Engineer will receive fantastic benefits such as;

-  Competitive salary 

-  Private Health Care

-  On going personal development

-  Contributory Pension Scheme with the option to increase employee/employer contribution

-  Employee Assistance Programme

-  Programme of continuous education

-  Diverse and Challenging projects

The Fall Protection Design Engineer duties and key responsibilities:

- Designing layouts for fall protection installations.

- Verifying structural integrity of designed components.

- Assisting in planning permanent fall protection installations (in the form of drawings, technical data, etc.) in line with current British Standards and regulations.

- Develop and maintain compliant inspection regimes for existing and new installations.

- Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers and customers when necessary.

-  Assisting during site surveys on occasions.

-  Preparing detailed technical reports in line with requirements from current British Standards

-  Maintaining and updating existing library of 2D drawings/technical data.

-  Liaising with architects and design/project managers and providing them with necessary information.

-  You will take control of individual projects and see them through to completion.

Our ideal Graduate Design Engineer will have the below skills and experience:

-  Qualification requirements – HND Level or higher in structural or mechanical engineering (or similar)

-  2 – 3 years of experience in the Fall Protection industry in a design role (or similar)

-  Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD LT and SolidWorks preferred)

-  Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

-  Knowledge of materials and their properties and consider this within designs

-  An enthusiasm for a technical challenge.

We would love to hear from you if this is a role of interest.

Please send us an email with a covering letter and CV and we will be in touch.

Zarafa

We may not have many vacancies listed currently, but that does not mean we are not looking for more great people to join the Zarafa team in the future.

Use the email form to send us your CV and a covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Zarafa