Engineer Inspection

Lloyds British Group Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Training & career progression

Manufacturer and LEEA training

Green Commute Initiative

Canteen facilities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lloyds British is seeking an Inspection Engineer in Wolverhampton to inspect and test lifting equipment, produce certification documentation and support rigging operations. The role offers a clear development path with structured training within a long-established lifting equipment inspection business.

You will join a team that values accuracy, safety and customer service, with opportunities to advance as you gain experience and qualifications in lifting, testing and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in lifting equipment inspection is advantageous.
• Strong engineering or mechanical background with aptitude to develop.
• Willing to undergo structured training and certification.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Carrying out load testing and pull testing
• Completing equipment examinations and identifying defects
• Producing accurate inspection and certification documentation
• Supporting occasional destructive testing where required
• Supporting activities within the rigging loft
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures
• Providing customers with a professional, knowledgeable and reliable service
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance at all times

Skills

Lifting equipment inspection

Engineering background

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering or Mechanical NVQ/City & Guilds

LEEA qualifications advantageous

Job description

Monday to Friday | 07:00–16:00 | 39 hours per week

Permanent | Full Time

Are you an Engineer looking to develop a career within lifting equipment inspection, testing and certification?

Inspection Engineer – Wolverhampton

Lloyds British | Wolverhampton

Monday to Friday | 07:00–16:00 | 39 hours per week

Permanent | Full Time

Flexible working!

Are you an Engineer looking to develop a career within lifting equipment inspection, testing and certification?

Lloyds British is a leading provider of lifting and equipment inspection services across the UK. With a heritage dating back over 200 years, we provide specialist testing, inspection, maintenance, certification and training services, helping our customers ensure their equipment is safe, compliant and ready for use.

We’re looking for an

Inspection Engineer

to join our Wolverhampton team.

Whether you already have experience within the lifting industry or have a strong engineering background and want to develop your technical knowledge, this is an opportunity to build a long‑term career with structured training and development.

As an Inspection Engineer, you’ll work with a wide variety of lifting equipment and accessories, carrying out inspections and testing to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Carrying out load testing and pull testing
• Completing equipment examinations and identifying defects
• Producing accurate inspection and certification documentation
• Supporting occasional destructive testing where required
• Supporting activities within the rigging loft
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures
• Providing customers with a professional, knowledgeable and reliable service
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance at all times

Previous experience within lifting equipment inspection would be an advantage, but we’re also interested in people with a strong engineering or mechanical background who have the aptitude and ambition to develop.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience within lifting equipment, inspection, testing or a similar engineering environment
• LEEA qualifications or previous LEEA training would be advantageous
• An Engineering or Mechanical NVQ/City & Guilds qualification would be desirable but isn’t essential
• A practical approach to engineering and problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with customers
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• A full UK driving licence

You don’t need to arrive knowing everything.

We invest in the development of our Engineers and provide access to a range of technical training, including

manufacturer training and LEEA courses through to advanced level

You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your competencies, develop your technical expertise and progress your engineering career within Lloyds British and the wider Speedy Group.

• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Manufacturer and LEEA training
• Career Line of Sight, providing clear routes for progression and growth within the Speedy Group
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
• My Staff Shop, providing access to discounts and offers across a wide range of suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative
• Canteen facilities

If you’re an Engineer who takes pride in doing things properly and you’re looking for an opportunity to develop specialist inspection skills,

we’d like to hear from you.

About Lloyds British

Founded in 1812, Lloyds British has built a strong reputation for expertise within lifting equipment inspection, testing and certification. Lloyds British became part of the Speedy Group in 2016, combining its specialist technical expertise with the scale and opportunities available across the wider Group.

Our vision is simple:

to become the best company in our sector to do business with and the best company to work for.

Please be aware that Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date where we receive a high volume of applications.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability.

All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.