This week we hear from Nicole, another member of our rope access team. Nicole's an integral part of our team, working up and down the country on complex projects; she and her Dad Gavin (who will be featured next week) make a formidable duo! Why/how did you become involved in rope access? I became involved in rope access thanks to my Dad, who got me into the field after I had been working in childcare. He knew I loved adventure and the outdoors, so he encouraged me to make the switch. It was a big change, but one that I have never regretted. What do you love about it? I love the challenge and thrill of working at heights, and the amazing views I get to see every day. I love activities that get my adrenaline going and there's nothing quite like being suspended on a rope at a height to feel that rush! There's something very rewarding about completing a difficult task at a height, proving that women can excel in this male-dominated industry. What do you dislike about it? I wouldn't necessarily say it's a dislike however some challenges are that the job can be very physically demanding and dealing with harsh weather conditions can also be quite challenging; but they are all part of the adventure. Do you ever experience fear? If so, how do you deal with it? Yes, fear is natural, especially when facing new or particularly challenging work settings. However, by relying on my training and the safety protocols that are put in place to manage how we work safely it significantly reduces the need to be fearful while working at height. Also knowing that I am part of a highly skilled and qualified team who have many years of experience within the rope access field gives me reassurance and confidence that our work environment is always safe. What is/was your favourite project? My favourite project was working on an airbase. We had the privilege of working somewhere that most people wouldn't have the opportunity to. We used suspended gantries in an aircraft hangar for our access, this was something new and different from our daily routine, it was a lot of fun, and we were able to gain valuable experience whilst working. We worked with a variety of people from different professional backgrounds allowing us to learn new skills and techniques that we could use on other projects. This project allowed our team to showcase our skills and professionalism, it was great to be part of such an impressive achievement. #womeninconstruction #workingatheight #ropeaccess
Hello I would love to make contact with Nicole as I work with industries that need to attract more women and this interview was great. Can you pass on my details pls
Joel Whitlock
4mo
Well done Nicole 👍
Nick Purser
4mo
That's our Nikki.
Mobile Authorised Person (Working at Height and Confined Space)
4moNicole and Gavin are a great asset to you guys, I can speak first handed how professional they are when they completed some tricky high level access works for us.