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.

08/08/2023

It’s been a busy few weeks with rescue cover, site visits and categorisation reports but a real highlight was the STCW Basic Safety Training course we ran last week.

The group were engaging, enthusiastic and from the feedback we received, they had as much fun being on the course as we did running it.

Already looking forward to the next course in September!

23/05/2023

📣 Calling those with a passion for safety and saving lives! 💪

Join our team as a Rescue Team Member and Health & Safety Instructor at our cutting-edge center in Romsey, Southampton!

🌟 What makes us special? 🌟
✅ State-of-the-art facilities: Our center boasts the latest equipment and technology, enabling us to provide excellent training and support.
✅ Collaborative environment: Join a close-knit team of dedicated professionals who work together to achieve common goals.
✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference by promoting safety and providing support.
✅ Continuous growth: We prioritize your professional development, offering training opportunities and pathways for career advancement.

If you're ready to embark on a new career with us then apply now to become a valued member of our Rescue Team and Health & Safety family.

To apply, visit our website at https://bit.ly/43n7EbE and submit your application.

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Apply to join our Southampton 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.

27/04/2023

We still have spaces available on our STCW Personal Survival Techniques course running on 2 May - just £127 + VAT.

Call us now for more details and to secure you place.
https://bit.ly/3NhlUxW

05/12/2022

Are you looking for STCW Basic Safety Training? We have a 5 day course running from 12 - 16 December with spaces still available.

Just £600 + VAT.

This MCA regulated basic safety training course conforms with MNTB guidelines and includes the following 5 courses:

- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
- Proficiency in Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

This complete training course provides all delegates intending to go to sea, the education and training in basic safety training to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) requirements and is an essential qualification for anyone wishing to work on commercial ships.

Find out more and secure your place at https://bit.ly/3Vpuo7v

01/11/2022

Delighted to announce that we now offer the STCW Basic Safety Training. We are now accredited for the following:

STCW Personal Survival Techniques
STCW Elementary First Aid
STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness

We are grateful to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for their assistance and accreditation and pleased to say our first training course will starting on 12 December!

Find out more at https://www.mrsl.co.uk/training-course/stcw-basic-safety-training-course-bst

and get a taster of our training facilities in our short video.

12/10/2021

Our training centre in Southampton is designed to provide a realistic, practical training environment – with purpose built training rigs for working at height training, confined space training, first aid training, health and safety courses and fire training. Watch this video to learn more about our facilities – and our fully equipped training rooms, which are suitable for large and small groups. This training centre is located in Southampton, near the A27 and M27 – with a large, free car park for delegates attending courses.

To learn more contact us 02380 011238 or visit: https://www.mrsl.co.uk/training-centre/southampton

23/09/2021

Loving the new etched vinyl on our windows! Thanks Imprint Print, Design & Signs for supplying them for us.

19/08/2021

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 Southampton. 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.

05/08/2021

We are recruiting!
We have a vacancy for a Rescue team Member/Training Instructor to join our team at Romsey.
Opportunity to earn +£30,000.
26 days holidays; pension scheme contribution; life assurance; uniform and private health care scheme.
For more details and to apply visit https://bit.ly/3CicL0i

05/08/2021

We always love getting feedback from our customers and just had to share this from two Marine Accident Investigation Branch delegates who recently attended a two day Confined Space and Work at Height training course with us. Great work by our trainer Elliot too!