CAT 3 Inspection Engineer

Risktec; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

25 days holiday

Group income protection

Hybrid working

Job summary

Risktec Resourcing is recruiting CAT 3 inspection engineers to cover the UK across multiple regions. The role involves inspecting pressurised static equipment for regulatory and client compliance, with a focus on mechanical engineering in the chemicals and oil & gas sectors.

The successful candidate will have an engineering discipline qualification, engineering technician status desirable, and at least five years of relevant experience, including NDT exposure, and will operate in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Benefits: Engineering background with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and NDT within process industries.
• Experience in chemical and/or oil & gas sectors is essential.
• UKCAT 3 category: Engineering Technician status and minimum 5 years in relevant discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pressurised static equipment (vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices) to meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and regulatory standards across UK sites.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and documentation for clients.
• Coordinate with site teams, clients and engineering staff to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

NDT qualification/experience

Chemical/Oil & Gas experience

Engineering principles

Pressure equipment awareness

Written and verbal communication

Eye for detail

Meeting deadlines

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering discipline qualification

Engineering Technician status desirable

5 years experience in relevant discipline

Job description

Inspector (CAT 3) Pressure Equipment

TÜV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

As part of the TUV family Risktec Resourcing have been tasked to assist our sister company TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS) to source CAT 3 Inspection Engineers to cover the UK in the Northwest, Northeast, Humberside and Southern Regions.

Job Summary

Inspection of pressurised static equipment e.g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements

Education

• Trained/qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Engineering Technician status desirable.
• 5 years of experience working within a relevant engineering discipline e.g. mechanical technician.

Experience & Skills

• Mechanical Engineering background.
• Experience in the Chemical and /or Oil & Gas sectors
• Understanding of engineering principals.
• EEMUA / API / NDT qualification/experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Eye for detail.
• Meeting tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills, and the capability to work independently.
• Appreciation of pressure equipment
• Experience / appreciation of non-destructive examination techniques (NDT)

Category 3 Requirement

Successful applicants must meet the UKAS definition for category 3 inspection engineers as seen below:

Category 3. Engineering Technician as defined by Engineering Council or equivalent (e.g. Appropriate ONC with relevant experience, NVQ Level III) having a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a relevant discipline of which at least one year shall have been spent working within an engineering discipline associated with the in-service inspection of pressure systems.

Your future career prospects look good

We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.

If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Salary/Rates:

• Competitive Salary/Rate plus Company Bonus Scheme

What can we offer you?

• Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
• Excellent Health and life insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based – hybrid working.
• Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
• Career progression with structured development.
• Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB –(please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria)