Engineer Surveyor

Demob Job Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent inspection company is seeking an Engineer Surveyor to conduct LOLER examinations of lifts at various customer sites. This role allows for home or office-based work depending on location, with travel across Dorset, Hampshire, and Somerset, and occasional trips further afield. The position provides comprehensive training and qualifications, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop a career in lift inspections. Candidates with mechanical engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel expenses covered

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in inspection, maintenance, service, repair, or fault finding environments.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory LOLER examinations of lifts at customer sites.
• Assess the condition, safety, and continued use of lifting equipment.
• Produce accurate examination reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Client-facing confidence

Job description

Overview

We are supporting an independent inspection company who deliver high quality statutory LOLER examinations of lifts through strong engineering expertise, attention to detail and clear communication with customers.

They now have an immediate requirement for an Engineer Surveyor to join their growing business. This is a home based or office based role depending on location, and the successful candidate will travel to customer sites across Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset with some occasional travel to Greater London, Kent, Home Counties, M4 Corridor and Devon.

Candidates living in or close to the following locations are of particular interest: Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton, Winchester, Salisbury, Blandford, Basingstoke, Fareham, Portsmouth, Yeovil and Bovington.

This is a fantastic long term career opportunity, offering full training, industry recognised qualifications and the opportunity to become a competent Lift Engineer Surveyor. This is an autonomous role where you will manage your own diary, represent the business at customer sites and build a career within a specialist inspection environment. Ex military engineers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Engineer Surveyor Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory LOLER examinations of lifts at customer sites.
• Assess the condition, safety and continued use of lifting equipment in line with relevant regulations and standards.
• Produce accurate, clear and well structured examination reports and documentation.
• Travel regularly across Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset with occasional travel further afield.

Engineer Surveyor Requirements

• Mechanical engineering experience within an inspection, maintenance, service, repair or fault finding environment.
• Lift experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Self motivated with a can do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working in a client facing role.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality reports.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload without close supervision.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to stay away overnight occasionally, on average 1 to 2 nights every two weeks.

Engineer Surveyor Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week with flexibility required.
• Company van.
• Fuel expensed.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• All PPE and equipment provided.
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• If home based, all office equipment provided plus an allowance towards energy bills.
• Structured training programme with supported development and long term career progression.

Suitable Background

This role would suit mechanically biased engineers from an ex military background including but not limited to: REME Vehicle Mechanics, Royal Engineers Plant Mechanics, Royal Navy Marine Engineers, Fleet Air Arm Aircraft Technicians, Royal Air Force Aircraft Technicians and Royal Air Force General Technicians. Candidates with a strong civilian mechanical engineering background with lift experience are also encouraged to apply.