Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer
Posted Today by VGS RPO Services
£70,000 Per year
Outside
Undetermined
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer role in Birmingham involves conducting safety inspections of lifting machinery and equipment for various clients. The position offers a flexible contract with the potential for increased workload and includes additional benefits such as paid mileage and accommodation. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in machinery safety inspections. This role is classified as outside IR35, providing an opportunity for independent contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out lifting machinery safety inspections under PUWER 1998 (L22 ACoP).
- Assess equipment compliance, including maintenance, inspection, training, and alignment with UKCA/EC directives.
- Inspect various equipment such as escalators, lifts, elevated mobile work platforms, overhead gantry cranes, and forklifts.
- Identify hazards during PUWER inspections and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Write clear, action-focused reports with technical detail.
- Support the quality and consistency of Machinery Safety services.
- Provide clients with innovative, effective safety solutions.
Key Skills:
- NEBOSH General certificate, HNC, HND in Mechanical Engineering.
- A recognised Machinery Safety/PUWER inspection qualification is beneficial.
- Membership with IOSH or another relevant body.
- Working knowledge of Machinery Risk Assessments for various equipment.
- Experience in writing technical reports (PUWER, LOLER).
- Confident with Microsoft Office and mobile tech for reporting.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have use of your own car.
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer - Birmingham £400 per day (outside IR35) + paid mileage + paid overnight accommodation (as required) + varied & interesting long-term contract work
We are looking to engage with an experienced Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer on an ongoing contract basis to assist a variety of clients in managing their risks associated with large industrial machinery, mobile plant, lifting & access equipment etc. Initially work is likely to be up to 3 days a week and increasing, so this contract role would suit an individual who has other clients and wishes to add to their workload
Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer responsibilities include:
- Carry out lifting machinery safety inspections under PUWER 1998 (L22 ACoP)
- Assess equipment compliance – including maintenance, inspection, training, and alignment with UKCA/EC directives
- Equipment for inspection can include Escalators, Lifts (Passenger & Goods), Elevated Mobile Work platforms, overhead Gantry Cranes, Travelators, Forklifts and more.
- Identify hazards during PUWER inspections and recommend appropriate control measures
- Write clear, action-focused reports with technical detail
- Support the quality and consistency of our Machinery Safety services
- Provide clients with innovative, effective safety solutions
Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer profile:
- NEBOSH General certificate, HNC, HND in Mechanical Engineering
- A recognised Machinery Safety/PUWER inspection qualification beneficial
- Membership with IOSH or another relevant body
- Working knowledge of Machinery Risk Assessments to include Escalators, Lifts (Passenger & Goods), Elevated Mobile Work platforms, overhead Gantry Cranes, Travelators etc.
- Experienced in writing technical reports (PUWER, LOLER)
- Confident with Microsoft Office and mobile tech for reporting
- Hold a full UK driving licence & have use of your own car
If the above Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer contract work looks of interest and you have the relevant qualifications, skills & experience as highlighted above, then please send us your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch