Inspection Engineer

SPEEDY HIRE (IRELAND) LIMITED; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Training and career progression

LB/LEEA training

Staff discounts

Green Commute Initiative

Job summary

Lloyds British in Plymouth is seeking a Lifting Inspection Engineer to join our hands-on engineering team. You will inspect, test and certify lifting equipment, ensuring safety, compliance and readiness for use.

The role offers 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with training opportunities through LEEA courses and manufacturer training, plus a clear path for career development within the Speedy Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in lifting equipment inspection, testing or a similar engineering environment.
• LEEA qualifications or experience desirable
• Engineering or mechanical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication of technical information
• Customer-focused and willing to learn
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and examinations of lifting equipment and accessories
• Complete load testing and pull testing
• Undertake occasional destructive testing where required
• Inspect lifting accessories and associated equipment
• Support activities within the rigging loft
• Identify defects and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Produce inspection documentation and reports
• Provide professional and responsive service to customers
• Work safely in accordance with Lloyds British procedures
• Develop technical knowledge through ongoing training

Skills

Attention to detail

Engineering background

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds desirable

LEEA qualifications or experience desirable

Job description

Lifting Inspection Engineer

Lloyds British | Plymouth Monday to Friday | 39 hours per week | Permanent

With a heritage spanning more than 200 years, Lloyds British is one of the UKs leading providers of lifting and equipment inspection services.

Now part of the Speedy Group, Lloyds British combines over two centuries of specialist engineering knowledge with the training, development and career opportunities available across one of the UKs leading specialist services businesses.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lifting Inspection Engineer to join our team in Plymouth, working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Whether you already have experience within the lifting equipment industry or have a strong engineering or mechanical background and are looking to develop your career within inspection, wed be interested in hearing from you.

This is a varied, hands‑on engineering role where youll inspect, test and certify lifting equipment, helping our customers ensure their equipment is safe, compliant and ready for use.

You wont be doing the same thing every day. Alongside lifting equipment inspections, youll have the opportunity to get involved in load testing, pull testing, occasional destructive testing, rigging loft activities and the inspection of a wide range of lifting accessories.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Lifting Inspection Engineer, youll be responsible for:

• Carrying out inspections and examinations of lifting equipment and accessories
• Completing load testing and pull testing
• Undertaking occasional destructive testing where required
• Inspecting lifting accessories and associated equipment
• Supporting activities within the rigging loft
• Identifying defects and ensuring equipment meets the required safety and compliance standards
• Producing accurate inspection documentation and reports
• Providing customers with a professional, knowledgeable and responsive service
• Working safely and in accordance with Lloyds British procedures and relevant industry standards
• Developing your technical knowledge through ongoing training and professional development

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone with a practical approach, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in engineering and inspection.

Experience within the lifting equipment or testing industry would be an advantage, but were also interested in candidates with transferable engineering skills who are keen to develop.

Ideally, youll have:

• Experience within lifting equipment, inspection, testing or a similar engineering environment
• LEEA qualifications or experience desirable
• An engineering or mechanical qualification such as an NVQ or City & Guilds desirable but not essential
• A practical understanding of mechanical equipment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally
• A positive, customer‑focused approach
• A willingness to learn and develop your technical expertise
• A full UK driving licence

Most importantly, were looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to build a career within a highly respected specialist engineering business.

Training & Career Development

We believe in developing our people.

Youll have access to a comprehensive range of technical training and development opportunities, from manufacturer training through to advanced LEEA courses, helping you build your knowledge, qualifications and long‑term career within the industry.

As part of the wider Speedy Group, youll also benefit from our Career Line of Sight, providing a clear understanding of the opportunities available for progression and growth across the business.

What We Offer

In addition to joining an established and respected engineering business, youll receive:

• 26 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Access to manufacturer and LEEA training
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• My Staff Shop, offering discounts across a wide range of retailers and suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative cycle‑to‑work scheme
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support

Our Vision

If youre an experienced Lifting Inspection Engineer or have a strong engineering background and are ready to develop your career within specialist inspection wed like to hear from you.

A Fair and Inclusive Workplace

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 status.

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

Please be aware that some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, credit or security clearance check, depending on the requirements of the role.

Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date where a high volume of applications is received. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.