Lifting Equipment Inspector (PUWER)
Posted Today by VGS RPO Services
£70,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lifting Equipment Inspector (PUWER) role involves conducting safety inspections of lifting machinery and equipment under PUWER regulations for various clients in the Midlands. The position offers a long-term contract with a daily rate of £400, along with paid mileage and accommodation as needed. The inspector will be responsible for assessing compliance, identifying hazards, and providing detailed reports and safety solutions. Flexibility is provided with the option to work from home two days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out 2nd / 3rd party 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 including Escalators, Lifts, Elevated Mobile Work platforms, overhead Gantry Cranes, Travelators, Forklifts, etc.
- 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:
- Recognised Machinery Safety/PUWER inspection qualification (e.g. HSL) or equivalent experience/qualification
- Completed (or working towards) NEBOSH NGC or similar
- Membership with IOSH or another relevant body
- Working knowledge of Machinery Risk Assessments for various equipment
- Experience in writing technical reports (e.g. PUWER, LOLER)
- Confidence with Microsoft Office and mobile tech for reporting
- Full UK driving licence and use of own car
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Lifting Equipment Inspector (PUWER) – Midlands £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 Inspector (PUWER) 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. For most projects, you will ideally be living in the Midlands & be willing to travel & overnight dependent on workload
Lifting Equipment Inspector (PUWER) responsibilities include:
- Carry out 2nd / 3rd party 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
You’ll enjoy the flexibility of working from home two days a week, giving you the perfect balance to focus on report writing and recharge. Your work-life balance is our priority.
Lifting Equipment Inspector (PUWER) profile:
- You hold a recognised Machinery Safety/PUWER inspection qualification (e.g. HSL) or equivalent experience / qualification
- You’ve completed (or are working towards) NEBOSH NGC or similar.
- You hold membership with IOSH or another relevant body
- You have working knowledge of Machinery Risk Assessments to include Escalators, Lifts (Passenger & Goods), Elevated Mobile Work platforms, overhead Gantry Cranes, Travelators and more.
- You’re experienced in writing technical reports (e.g. PUWER, LOLER)
- You’re confident with Microsoft Office and mobile tech for reporting
- You hold a full UK driving licence & have use of your own car
If the above Lifting Equipment Inspector 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