| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Engineering | Recruiter Reference: | SPD/TP/443307/22162 |
| URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | Attractive |
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39 hours per week | Full Time | Salary discussed at interview
Are you looking for the next step in your engineering career? Would you like to work for an established industry leader where you can develop your skills, gain recognised qualifications and progress your career?
Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Group, is looking for a Lifting Inspection Engineer to join our team!
Our highly skilled and qualified Inspection Engineers deliver a reliable, responsive and first-class service to customers across the UK, ensuring lifting equipment is safe to use and compliant with relevant statutory requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a mechanical or engineering background who is looking to develop a career within lifting equipment inspection. Whether you already have experience in the lifting industry or are looking to build on your existing engineering knowledge, we can offer training and development, including manufacturer training and LEEA qualifications.
As a Lifting Inspection Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, testing and thorough examinations of lifting equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out inspections and thorough examinations of lifting equipment and accessories.
Undertaking load testing, pull testing and occasional destructive testing where required.
Inspecting lifting accessories, including chains, slings, shackles and associated equipment.
Supporting the day-to-day operation and management of the rigging loft.
Identifying defects and ensuring equipment meets the required safety standards.
Producing accurate inspection reports and maintaining relevant documentation.
Working closely with colleagues and customers to deliver a high-quality, professional service.
Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements and company procedures.
Supporting your business unit and team in delivering our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.
We're looking for someone who is practical, motivated and keen to develop their technical knowledge and skills.
Ideally, you will have:
Experience working within the lifting equipment industry or a mechanical engineering environment.
LEEA qualifications or a willingness to work towards them.
An NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Mechanics – desirable but not essential.
Experience working in a testing or inspection environment – advantageous.
Good mechanical knowledge and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify potential equipment defects.
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to learn and undertake further technical training.
A full UK driving licence.
Previous lifting inspection experience would be beneficial, but is not essential. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, including manufacturer training and LEEA advanced courses, to help you build a successful career with Lloyds British.
26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Life assurance.
Company pension scheme.
Canteen facilities.
95% discount across the Speedy brand.
Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
My Staff Shop – access to discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers.
Green Commute Initiative – cycle-to-work scheme.
PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support.
At Speedy, we offer a Career Line of Sight, giving our colleagues a clear understanding of opportunities for development and progression across the Speedy Group.
If you have a passion for engineering, enjoy practical, hands-on work and want to develop your career within the lifting equipment industry, we'd love to hear from you!
Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks.
The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives.
All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability.
All roles within the Speedy Group require proof of the right to work in the UK before employment begins.
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