Job Overview Mitie are seeking a dynamic and confident person to join their Mast & Towers Inspection/Maintenance Team at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus. This role is suited for a trained junior climber or for someone who is confident with working at extreme heights and willing to be trained up for the role. Experienced climbers and trained inspectors/maintainers will also be considered.   

Main Duties

To provide comprehensive support and add value by providing a range of up-to-date, high-quality and specialised services, adjusted to the needs of our client.

To support the M&T Team to inspect and maintain a wide range of masts, towers (up to 115m) & lowerable structures.

Construct, install, maintain and inspect masts, towers & lowerable structures (including stay tensioning, greasing, & patch painting etc) to a good standard that does not impair the service and is cost effective.

Ideally but not essential (THREE) years climbing experience on masts & towers up to 150m and thorough knowledge of rigging practices.

A good knowledge & understanding of WaH regulations 2005 & JSP 375 Pt 2 Volume 3 Chapters 2 and 7.

Good keyboard & IT skills.

Experience of basic mechanical maintenance skills.

Basic knowledge of Electrical Systems.

Experience in the use of hand and power tools and specialist climbing equipment.

Knowledge & understanding of LOLER 98 and RF hazards.

To maintain technical and administrative records and provide information as required.

Be prepared to deal with M&T related problems at short notice out of normal working time in sometimes extremely unpleasant conditions.

Apply safety practises correctly and maintain safety equipment to agreed standards. Specify rigging techniques & safety systems and contribute to the development of new working practises.

Have the ability to undertake tasks that are maybe new and complicated.

Health & Safety of others and self who may be affected by work activities.

Any other duties within the purview of the post which may be reasonably required by line management.

What we are looking for

Strong organisational skills.

Demonstrate advanced application in related work.

Capable of meeting and exceeding requirements detailed in the current and subsequent revisions of JSP 375 Vol 3 Chapters 2 and 7.

Good communication skills.

Familiarity with workshop practise and safety.

General familiarity with structures, i.e. mast, towers, etc.

A positive can-do attitude to your work, your customers and others within the company.

Work as part of a team who takes responsibility for helping to create an enjoyable working environment.

Have clear goals & take responsibility for the work you do.

Proactive and unsupervised working.

Demonstrate respect and trust for others.

Current advanced industrial climbing qualification or equivalent. Including rescue training.

Current in date climbing medical certificate.

Recognised mechanical craft qualification. ONC/NVQ or 'A' Levels.

Ability to write risk assessments & method statements.

Possession of a current full driving licence.

Qualified Appointed Person(WaH).

LOLER 98 competent person qualified.