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Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Portsmouth is seeking a qualified compliance inspector to perform high-quality inspections on lifting equipment under statutory regulations. The role demands a strong focus on customer service and involves producing detailed reports to advise high-profile clients. Candidates should hold a relevant mechanical engineering qualification, possess a clean driving license, and have substantial experience in the field. Competitive salary and benefits are included, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals in the industry.

Benefits

Salary of £40,092 to £45,232 per annum

£5,000pa car allowance/Company Car

£2,500 retention fee

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Combined pension contributions of up to 12%

Annual Salary review

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ4, uptc, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification.
• Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment.
• Current Clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high quality inspections ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports using on-site reporting tools.
• Act as an advisor to high-profile clients.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualification

Experience with relevant equipment

Clean UK driving license

Education

NVQ4, uptc, HNC, HND or equivalent

Job description

Role Purpose

To carry out high quality inspections ensuring various lifting equipment is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements under LOLER & PUWER. To operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards with a clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery.

To produce retrieved and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas’s best in class tools for on‑site reporting and immediate client access to keep abreast of changes in relevant standards and legislation, acting as an advisor to high‑profile clients and to deliver customer excellence, operating in the professional, friendly, and authoritative manner expected of all client‑facing Bureau Veritas surveyors.

What does it take to apply?

As you would expect from a globally trusted inspection provider, Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations and complies with regulations each including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance.

• Minimum NVQ4,uptc, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
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• Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment
• Current Clean UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £40,092 to £45,232 per annum
• £5,000pa car allowance/Company Car
• £2,500 retention fee paid at the end of the year
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
• Annual Salary review
• Enhanced level of support with a designated planner for your geographical area
• Line Manager support through your dedicated Area Delivery Managers (ADM’s)
• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, Gymográ, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Support through Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
• £40,000 training investment
• Working for an industry leading global Inspection company certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row

Forgery work for Bureau Veritas?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client‑facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships – combining technical know‑how with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.