MRS Training & Rescue

19/10/2026

Busy day at our MRS Training & Rescue centre in South Wales today, welcoming delegates for a range of essential workplace safety and rescue training courses.

Today’s courses include:

✅ First Aid at Work
✅ Plan, Manage & Review Confined Spaces
✅ GWO Advanced Rescue Training
✅ High Risk Confined Space Rescue & Recovery
✅ Medium Risk Confiend Space Training

From workplace first aid to advanced rescue skills, our aim is to equip people with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need to work safely and respond effectively when it matters most.

A big welcome to everyone joining us today, and thank you for choosing MRS Training & Rescue!

19/10/2026

Three days of training. One shared commitment to staying rescue-ready.

Last week, colleagues from each MRS centre across the UK gathered at our MRS Training & Rescue Mansfield training centre for a specialist three-day course delivered by Dräger.

The course focused on maintaining and using the breathing apparatus equipment that plays a vital role in our work, covering:
• Open-circuit breathing apparatus
• Escape sets
• Air trolleys

Keeping our trainers and rescue operatives up to date with the latest knowledge and practical skills is essential - whether they're delivering training to our customers or supporting our industrial rescue services day to day.

Continued professional development isn't just about ticking a box. It's about maintaining competence, confidence and readiness when it matters most.

Thank you to Dräger for delivering the course, and to our teams from across the UK for their continued commitment to learning and high standards.

16/10/2026

❤️️️It's Restart a Heart Day! | Friday 16 October 2026 ❤️

If someone collapsed in front of you, would you know what to do?

Knowing CPR and how to use a defibrillator (AED) could make all the difference in a cardiac arrest emergency. Restart a Heart Day encourages more people to learn these vital skills and feel confident enough to act when someone needs help.

We're proud to support the message that anyone can learn skills that could save a life.

Our Qualsafe-accredited first aid training courses include hands-on practice in CPR and resuscitation and using a defibrillator (AED). It's not just about knowing what to do - it's about practising the skills so you're better prepared to act.

This Restart a Heart Day, why not take the first step towards learning a skill that could save someone's life?

👉 Find out more about our first aid training courses: https://www.mrsl.co.uk/training/first-aid

Find out more about Restart a Heart Day from Resuscitation Council UK: https://www.resus.org.uk/get-involved/restart-heart-day

15/10/2026

Over a century of preparation, expertise and commitment.

Take a look back at this archive footage of our mines rescue teams carrying out a mock rescue exercise in a smoke-filled mine.

These exercises are essential in preparing rescuers for the challenges of a real emergency - building the skills, teamwork and confidence needed when lives may depend on them.

We've been doing this since 1902, and today we remain the UK's largest private-sector mines rescue company, maintaining a national mines rescue scheme and technical rescue service.

More than 120 years of experience. One enduring commitment: being ready when we're needed.

14/10/2026

Expert training, delivered to your door!

Did you know our fully equipped mobile training units can bring practical, realistic training directly to your premises?

Designed to simulate challenging working environments, our units support confined space, breathing apparatus and working safely at height training and assessment - helping your team develop the skills and confidence to work safely.

✅ Realistic training scenarios, including simulated smoke and emergency situations
✅ Extensive crawl spaces and vertical entry exercises
✅ Specialist equipment for working at height
✅ Live camera monitoring to support learning and assessment
✅ City & Guilds-accredited confined space training
✅ Save time and money by reducing the need for delegates to travel

Our mobile units offer a flexible, convenient way to deliver practical training where your business needs it.

Get in touch with us to find out how our mobile training units can support your team's training needs.

13/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day - Every Day Matters

World Mental Health Day may have been on Saturday 10 October, but raising awareness, challenging stigma and supporting mental wellbeing is something we can all do every day.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and creating supportive workplaces starts with open conversations, understanding and knowing how to help when someone is struggling.

At MRS, we offer Qualsafe accredited Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 2 and Level 3 courses, available as open courses to book through our online course finder.

These courses can help develop the knowledge and confidence needed to recognise when someone may be experiencing mental health difficulties, approach conversations with greater understanding and contribute to a more supportive workplace culture.

💚 Let's break the stigma, start conversations and make mental wellbeing a priority.

Explore our open courses and find a date that works for you:

Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace - Level 2:
https://www.mrsl.co.uk/course-finder?form_id=adaptive_course_finder_course_search&course_group=37&course_name=Mental+Health+First+Aid+in+the+Workplace+Level+2+Course&dates=14%2F10%2F2026+-+13%2F10%2F2027

Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace - Level 3:
https://www.mrsl.co.uk/course-finder?form_id=adaptive_course_finder_course_search&course_group=37&course_name=Mental+Health+First+Aid+in+the+Workplace+Level+3+Course&dates=14%2F10%2F2026+-+13%2F10%2F2027

08/10/2026

🎥 Behind the scenes at our MRS Training & Rescue Mansfield Training Centre!

It was great to welcome Alex Wilkinson Media to our Mansfield Training Centre today, getting some more videography work underway for MRS Training & Rescue.

We’re building up a bank of high-quality video content that will help us showcase our products, services, facilities and the work we do to support our customers.

There’s plenty more to come, so keep an eye on our social channels! 👀

📸 Here’s Alex in action behind the camera today.

06/10/2026

Are your tools tethered? That doesn't necessarily mean the dropped-object risk is controlled.

When working at height, effective tool tethering depends on more than simply attaching a lanyard to a tool.

The tether, attachment point and anchor all need to be suitable for the task - while factors such as tool weight, fall distance, movement, weather, working conditions and human factors also need to be considered.

In our latest article, we look at why effective dropped-object prevention needs to go beyond a tick-box approach, and how organisations can make sure their controls work in the real world.

Read the full article: https://www.mrsl.co.uk/about-us/our-insights/tool-tethering-why-fitted-doesnt-mean-controlled

05/10/2026

We love hearing what our delegates have to say!

A huge thank you to Julie, who recently attended our Qualsafe-accredited First Aid at Work course at our training centre in MRS Training & Rescue in Crossgates, Fife.

Thank you, Julie, for taking the time to share your experience. ⭐

Our First Aid at Work course provides comprehensive, practical first aid training designed to give workplace first aiders the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively in an emergency.

Available at all 10 of our training centres across the UK
Qualsafe-accredited
Experienced, knowledgeable trainers
Practical, supportive learning environment

Looking to train your workplace first aiders? Get in touch with our team today to find a course at your nearest training centre.

02/10/2026

Rescue is about people.

Behind every effective rescue response are people with the training, experience and teamwork to make it happen.

At MRS Training and Rescue, we’re proud to support the development of those skills - helping people prepare for challenging situations and work safely as part of a team.

Whether you're refreshing existing skills or developing new capabilities, effective training helps build confidence when it matters most.

03/07/2024

We are now offering Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) Training. This 5 day course is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in the emergency services, event medical sector, or wish to enhance their existing first aid skills. Our first course starts on 23 September and costs just £499 +VAT. Book now at https://bit.ly/3zwjFCk

14/11/2023

Sad to share this news from last week about two workers that fell from height. Working at height remains one of the most hazardous activities in many industries.Working at height can be very dangerous and it should not be undertaken without the correct training, competencies and resources. We provide a wide range of working at height training programmes, from rooftop training to working at height rescue training, that address the full spectrum of safety considerations, including the equipment to use. Contact us today for more details.

Crane company fined - Lifting company Osprey has been fined £24,000 after two men fell from height during the assembly of a crane.

23/05/2023

We're excited to announce a vacancy for a Rescue Team Member and Health & Safety Instructor at our state-of-the-art center in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.

Why join us?

🌟 Be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to promoting health and safety in the workplace and making a difference.
🌟 Work in a dynamic and challenging environment where every day presents new opportunities to learn and grow.
🌟 Receive training and ongoing professional development to enhance your skills.
🌟 Enjoy competitive salary and benefits package
🌟 Join a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, respect, and diversity.

Ready to take on this rewarding and meaningful role? Don't miss your chance to become a vital member of our team!

To apply, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3BMbvDH and submit your application today!

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Apply to join our Knottingley Training Centre's expanding Operations Team. This role is suited to an individual who is prepared to become an active team member working within a major hazard environment providing specialised rescue services.

08/12/2022

It's and our Knottingley team have raised £66 for Save the Children UK.

All for a good cause, well done everyone 😊

23/12/2021

Thanks to Imprint Print, Design & Signs and Ovy Design for our new History Timeline Panels. We love them and are sure our delegates will too.

27/10/2021

Our latest video showcases our facilities here at Knottingley, Yorkshire. This includes purpose built training rigs for confined space training, first aid training, working at height training including GWO wind industry training, rooftop training, health and safety courses and IOSH training. We are conveniently located in West Yorkshire, just off junction 33 of the M62.

15/07/2021

The continued success of our business means that we are looking to expand our Operations Team. The role will ideally suit an individual who is prepared to develop to become an active team member working within a major hazard environment providing specialised rescue services. Furthermore, experience working for the fire service (fulltime or retained) or private fire service will be advantageous and relatable for this role. The ethos of our business is that all our rescue operatives bring real life experience to training, MRS will therefore develop you to become an accredited instructor in a range of health and safety training courses.

Salary:

Opportunity for annual earning of +£30,000.00 including overtime and other allowances (after initial induction and award of trainer levels).

The Role:

Initially you will be provided with the necessary training to become an active member of the Emergency Rescue Team based at our site at Knottingley. You will also be provided the necessary skills and knowledge to allow you to become a competent trainer.

The Person:
• Must have achieved at least a GCSE (or equivalent) grade ‘C’ in Maths and English
• Must be physically fit and be able to pass a medical suitable for the wearing of breathing apparatus
• Must be comfortable working within enclosed environments and at height
• Have previous experience of dealing with customers in a service environment
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure, and take the lead in difficult circumstances
• Wish to develop themselves to become a trainer delivering a full range of health and safety courses
• Enjoy the challenge of continual personal development
• Be flexible
• The role will require periods away from home (and potentially overseas)
• The role will demand overtime and working at weekends
• Whilst prior knowledge would be an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided
• Full valid driving licence

The position will be subject to a DBS (previously CRB) / Disclosure Scotland check and two satisfactory references.

To learn more about our Company, please visit our website at www.mrsl.co.uk

We offer competitive rates of pay; 26 days holidays; pension scheme contribution; life assurance; uniform and private health care scheme (after qualifying period).

If you are interested in joining MRS, please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet these requirements.

08/07/2021

As a company located close to the new we are included in the latest issue of Wind Energy Network Magazine which has a large feature on this important project. Read more at https://bit.ly/3hml5Um

17/06/2021

The continued success of our business means that we are looking to expand our training team. We are therefore looking to recruit an experienced trainer to join our team in delivering a range of health and safety training courses delivered to a recognised standard. In addition, following appropriate training, you may be required to become a rescue team member working within a major hazard environment providing specialised rescue services.

Salary:

Opportunity for annual earning of +£30,000.00 including overtime and other allowances (after initial induction and award of trainer levels).

The Role:

As an organisation we are looking for an individual who is already a qualified and competent trainer. Ideally the candidate would have experience of delivering health and safety courses, especially working at height, confined spaces, and a range of other regulated safety qualifications.

The contractual hours of work are 40 per week which may be worked over any number of days, on any shift, and can include Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. The role requires there to be a range of flexibility due to the reacting nature of the business.

The Person:
• Must have completed the L3 AET (Award in Education and Training) or a suitable equivalent
• Must have completed L3 Award in Vocational Assessment) or suitable equivalent
• Be able to provide evidence of delivering regulated safety training, accompanied with a up to date record of CPD
• Be prepared to develop their skills, for the right candidate training can be provided to support delivery of additional regulated qualifications
• Must be comfortable working within enclosed environments or at height
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure, and take the lead in difficult circumstances
• Enjoy the challenge of continual personal development
• The role will require periods away from home (and potentially overseas)
• The role will demand overtime and working at weekends
• Full valid driving licence

The position will be subject to a DBS (previously CRB) / Disclosure Scotland check and two satisfactory references.
To learn more about our Company, please visit our website at www.mrsl.co.uk

We offer competitive rates of pay; 26 days holidays; pension scheme contribution; life assurance; uniform and private health care scheme (after qualifying period).

If you are interested in joining MRS, please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet these requirements.

09/06/2021

The continued success of our business means that we are looking to expand our training team. MRS are therefore looking to recruit an experienced trainer to join our team in delivering a range of health and safety training courses delivered to a recognised standard. In addition, following appropriate training, you may be required to become a rescue team member working within a major hazard environment providing specialised rescue services.
Salary:
Opportunity for annual earning of +£30,000.00 including overtime and other allowances (after initial induction and award of trainer levels).
The Role:
As an organisation we are looking for an individual who is already a qualified and competent trainer. Ideally the candidate would have experience of delivering health and safety courses, especially working at height, confined spaces, and a range of other regulated safety qualifications.
The contractual hours of work are 40 per week which may be worked over any number of days, on any shift, and can include Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. The role requires there to be a range of flexibility due to the reacting nature of the business.
The Person:
• Must have completed the L3 AET (Award in Education and Training) or a suitable equivalent
• Must have completed L3 Award in Vocational Assessment) or suitable equivalent
• Be able to provide evidence of delivering regulated safety training, accompanied with a up to date record of CPD
• Be prepared to develop their skills, for the right candidate training can be provided to support delivery of additional regulated qualifications
• Must be comfortable working within enclosed environments or at height
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure, and take the lead in difficult circumstances
• Enjoy the challenge of continual personal development
• The role will require periods away from home (and potentially overseas)
• The role will demand overtime and working at weekends
• Full valid driving licence

The position will be subject to a DBS (previously CRB) / Disclosure Scotland check and two satisfactory references.

To learn more about our Company, please visit our website at www.mrsl.co.uk

We offer competitive rates of pay; 26 days holidays; pension scheme contribution; life assurance; uniform and private health care scheme (after qualifying period).

If you are interested in joining MRS, please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet these requirements.