Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer
Posted Today by VGS RPO Services
£40 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer role involves conducting safety inspections of lifting machinery across various projects in the South of the UK. The position offers a flexible contract with the potential for increased hours, catering to professionals seeking to expand their client portfolio. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in machinery safety and inspections. The role includes responsibilities such as compliance assessments and hazard identification.
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 equipment such as 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 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 beneficial
- Membership with IOSH or another relevant body
- Working knowledge of Machinery Risk Assessments for various equipment
- 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
Salary (Rate): £40.00/hr
City: Milton Keynes
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Lifting Equipment Inspections Engineer - covering projects across the South of the UK £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 a global organisation to their portfolio
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