Engineer Surveyor - Power Press - South East England

Allianz; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering inspections firm in the UK is hiring an Engineer Surveyor to examine mechanical equipment across South East England. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering and experience with Power Presses and hazardous machinery maintenance. This role offers a competitive pay of £48,213 per year, a range of benefits, and a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Company car

Generous pension contributions

Competitive annual bonus scheme

Health & lifestyle benefits

Development days and Learning opportunities

Discount on insurance products

Qualifications

• Successful candidates are required to hold as a minimum, a level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Up to date on their knowledge and understanding of all relevant compliance and regulatory rules and procedures that relate to Power Presses.
• Experienced in the manufacturing, repair or maintenance of Power Presses, Brake Press, Injection Moulding Machines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough examination of mechanical equipment.
• Undertake a non-destructive training course.
• Maintain competence and complete crack detection of press components.

Skills

Understanding of electrical control systems

Strong customer interaction skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering

HND / HNC / Full Technological Certificate

Tools

Power Presses

Injection Moulding Machines

Job description

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer Surveyor to join our Engineering Inspection business (AEIS) covering South East England.

Progress your engineering career in one of the key roles within AEIS. Our Engineer Surveyors are at the forefront of our business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Mechanical Engineer with a background in Power Press and/or hazardous machinery maintenance to join Allianz Engineering, a division of one of the largest insurers and financial services companies in the world.

As a newly recruited Engineer Surveyor at Allianz Engineering, you will automatically be enrolled onto our unrivalled induction‑training programme to support your personal development.

You will carry out the thorough examination of a wide range of mechanical equipment from 1000 Ton presses through to guillotines and injection moulding machinery. You will also be required to undertake a non‑destructive training course, maintain your competence and complete crack detection of press components.

Salary Information

Pay: £48,213 per year. (Inclusive of London allowance)

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Understanding of electrical control systems and associated documentation would be an advantage.
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Able to make well informed decisions, and willing to take responsibility.
• Effective in their short, medium and long‑term planning, in order to diarise meetings, visits and work allocation.
• Able to travel effectively within your local allocated work area.
• Competent in processing documentation, as well as undertaking general administration in a timely manner.
• Willing to support and deputise for fellow Engineer Surveyors as and when required.
• Possess strong customer support skills, both facing and in written communication.

Essential Skills

• Successful candidates are required to hold as a minimum, a level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering
• Up to date on their knowledge and understanding of all relevant compliance and regulatory rules and procedures that relate to Power Presses.
• Experienced in the manufacturing, repair or maintenance of Power Presses, Brake Press, Injection Moulding Machines, Woodworking equipment, Associated Guards & Protection devices.
• Strong customer interaction skills are essential, including good oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• It is desirable applicants hold or currently working towards a minimum qualification in Mechanical Engineering of HND / HNC / Full Technological Certificate
• Experience in non‑destructive examination (NDE - Magnetic Particle) preferential but not essential due to full training being provided

We support the government scheme "Access to Work" please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

What We Will Offer You

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, plus excellent benefits.
• Annual salary increases.
• Company car
• Generous pension contributions
• Competitive annual bonus scheme
• Overtime earnings - uncapped
• Travel time in included within working week
• Life cover x 4 basic salary
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options - up to 5 days per holiday year
• Development days and Learning & Development opportunities
• A discount of up to 20% on a range of insurance products for you and your family including car, home, pet, and equine
• Health & lifestyle benefits for you including Gym fee contribution & Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Support Programme

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Sophie Mayes

If you are an at‑risk candidate facing potential redeployment, please include this information in your CV.

Closing date: 21 October 25

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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83358 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent