Independent Examiner

Posted 16 Apr 2024

VP PLC

Scotland and North East Border (Building or Construction)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Building or ConstructionRecruiter Reference:vpplc/TP/362/367
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:Competitive

Our Independent Examiner’s play a pivotal role in the compliance of our Lifting equipment and as such you’ll visit our branches offering thorough examinations of fleeted lifting equipment in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations

Key Responsibilities
 
  • Carrying out thorough examinations of all company and customer owned lifting and material handling equipment, ensuring they reach the required standard throughout the branch network and on customer sites
  • Ensure all items that have been made available for examination are examined
  • Guarantee Brandon Hire Station locations have sufficient areas of storage/segregation for lifting and material handling equipment
  • Complete annual calibration of workshop tools in allocated branches
  • Thorough examination and calibration of all lifting testing equipment in lifting specialist branches (test gantries, load cells and Verniers etc.)
  • Annual thorough examination of warehouse racking in allocated branches
  • Willingness to undertake training as required to ensure safety of branch facilities going forward (e.g. roller shutters)
  • Ensuring records of all reports are made available to the business as and when required

What We’re Looking For

  • Sound understanding of compliance and HSE regulations
  • LEEA Foundation Certificate – Essential 
  • Willingness to complete further LEEA certification
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to forge, develop and maintain sound working relationships
  • Practical knowledge/experience of general lifting and material handling equipment
  • Practical knowledge/experience of low level access machines – Preferable
  • Full LEEA qualifications (or similar, LEG and LMM diplomas) – Preferable
  • Valid driving licence

What We Can Offer You 

  • Competitive salary 
  • Competitive annual bonus scheme
  • Salary sacrifice pension 
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Additional holiday purchase scheme
  • Free Tool Hire
  • Life Assurance cover 3x salary 
  • Share save scheme 
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Recommend a friend scheme 
  • Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Long service recognition 
  • My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
  • Discounts on HP products
  • EE mobile contract discount offers
  • Gym discounts
  • Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
  • Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us 

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK. 
Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. 

We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.

If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today. 

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.

How to Apply

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