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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Workshop Safety Technician - Level 2 - ESS

🏢 Vp plc • 📍 Neath, Wales • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£32,587 - £36,257
£2,716 - £3,021 / mo

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Location Base
Neath, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Safety Technician – Port Talbot

Our Safety Technicians are responsible for calibrating, servicing, and repairing a variety of safety and communications equipment, in line with manufacturers’ requirements.

Safety equipment is used in lifesaving activities such as fall arrest, confined space equipment, gas detection, and breathing air, including trailers.

If you feel you have relevant experience and are looking to work on equipment from some of the world’s leading equipment manufacturers, we would like to talk to you!

Duties include


  • Testing and running of all safety equipment in line with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements across a variety of manufacturers to a consistently high standard.

  • Fully service a limited amount of both hire and customer equipment across a variety of manufacturers to a consistently high standard.

  • Use third-party software to record servicing, and consumption of spare parts and obtain and interpret technical information.

  • Provide the end user with information around the safe operation of the equipment in line with the operating guides.

  • Identify upcoming spare part shortages and equipment.


Why work with us?


  • Competitive salary

  • Monday to Friday hours

  • 30 days holidays including Bank holidays

  • Additional Holidays – Salary Sacrifice

  • Life Assurance

  • Employee Assistance Scheme

  • Health Benefit Scheme

  • Health Shield, Flu Vaccine, Eye Care Vouchers

  • Company Sick Pay

  • Discounted Gym Membership

  • Recommend a Friend Scheme

  • Employee Tool Hire at Brandon Hire Station

  • Excellent Training and Development Opportunities


Role Requirements




  • Have good communication skills

  • Be willing to complete a DBS check

  • Be confident in dealing with colleagues and customers effectively

  • Be a great team player but can work just as effectively individually


About us

ESS is a leading specialist in Safety, Survey, Communications, Test and Measurement equipment. With over 32 years’ experience, the business has grown exponentially and today, supplies customers with equipment hire, specialist support services and training across the UK.

Our people are what makes our business successful and we aim to provide a great place to work, where every employee feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Commercial Equipment Services

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workshop Safety Technician - Level 2 - ESS roles across Vp plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Commercial Equipment Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,587 - £36,257 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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