Engineering Inspection Engineer

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and safety consultancy is seeking an Engineering Inspector for the South of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting statutory inspections and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work autonomously and develop one's career within a respected and expanding organization.

Benefits

Company vehicle with fuel card

Employer pension contribution of 5% rising to 10% after 5 years

Annual Bonus scheme based on performance

Life Assurance cover up to 4 x salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience inspecting passenger lifts and reporting on compliance issues.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical documents accurately.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory inspections and thorough examinations in the field.
• Advise clients on safety and compliance issues.
• Complete detailed reports and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Multi-disciplinary Engineering

Recognised Inspection Qualifications in LOLER, PSSR

Job description

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Working hours:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration:Permanent

Location:South of England – Field-Based

About the role

Lycetts Risk Management Services, who are proudly part ofBenefact Group, are looking for an Engineering Inspection Engineerto cover the South of England.

Lycetts Risk Management Services is a leading provider of health and safety consultancy, statutory engineering inspections, and compliance solutions across the UK. As part of the Lycetts Group, our mission is to support clients in managing operational risks, meeting legislative obligations, and maintaining safe working environments.

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an experienced and qualified Engineer to join our team. This is a key role involving travel across the South of England to conduct statutory engineering inspections for a diverse client base across sectors such as estates, agriculture, manufacturing, property management, and commercial enterprises.

Joining our rapidly expanding andinnovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career andbecome an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.

Key responsibilities

The Engineering Inspector will be responsible for carrying out thorough examinations and inspections in accordance with statutory requirements under LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, and other relevant legislation. You will work independently in the field, visiting client sites on a daily basis to inspect a wide range of equipment including lifting equipment, passenger lifts, pressure equipment, and workplace machinery. In addition to inspections, you will be expected to complete detailed reports and provide technical advice to clients regarding compliance and remedial actions.

• Conduct statutory inspections and thorough examinations of machinery and equipment in accordance with LOLER, PUWER, and PSSR legislation.
• Inspect passenger lifts and lifting accessories to assess condition and compliance.
• Identify defects, non-conformities, and areas requiring remedial action, and clearly communicate these in your reporting to clients.
• High level accurate and professional inspection reports using digital systems and submitting them in a timely manner.
• Advise clients on safety and compliance issues and support them in understanding and meeting their legal obligations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, and best practice.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and represent Lycetts Risk Management Services with professionalism at all times.
• Manage your own schedule and travel routes efficiently across the South of England.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and PPE in accordance with internal policies and ensure all activities are carried out safely and responsibly.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in mechanical or multi-disciplinary engineering.
• Recognised inspection qualifications in LOLER, PSSR, Passenger lift.
• Proven experience inspecting and reporting on passenger lifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical documents accurately and clearly.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a busy field-based schedule.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Previous experience working within an inspection, risk management, or independent test body environment.
• Familiarity with digital inspection systems or reporting platforms.

What we offer

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Employer pension contribution of 5% rising to 10% after 5 years membership of the pension scheme
• Annual Bonus scheme (Discretionary based on individual and company performance)
• Life Assurance cover up to 4 x salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 26 and 27 for 5 and 10 years’ service respectively)

Hear from the hiring manager

"If you are a dedicated and qualified engineering inspector looking for a new challenge within a growing and respected business, we would love to hear from you. At Lycetts Risk Management Services, we value expertise, professionalism, and a proactive attitude and we provide the tools and support needed to help you succeed."

Alex Cormack, Risk Consultant at Lycetts

About us

The Lycetts group has over 60 years’ experience of providing a comprehensive range of insurance, risk management and financial advice to a broad cross section of commercial and private clients. We strive to be a trusted adviser to our clients and are proud of our continued high client satisfaction scores.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating aninclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of usfeels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with arange of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interestsand we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applicationsfrom everyone.

If you need any additional support during therecruitment process, then please let us know.

*Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26