Lifting Equipment Exam & Testing Specialist (Onsite)

Babcock International; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lifting Equipment Examination & Testing Specialist based in Helensburgh, Scotland. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of lifting appliances, conducting thorough examinations, and maintaining statutory requirements. This full-time role requires proven mechanical knowledge and experience in lifting equipment, with leadership skills and adherence to safety standards. The position includes excellent benefits such as a generous holiday allowance and access to a Digital GP.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Paid leave for armed forces reservists

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain written schemes of examination for lifting equipment.
• Conduct thorough examinations and inspections of lifting appliances.
• Advise on safe systems of work, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Support engineering decisions on lifting equipment.
• Coordinate resources and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Experience with lifting appliances

Leadership skills

Stakeholder collaboration

COSHH knowledge

Education

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lifting Equipment Examination & Testing Specialist based in Helensburgh, Scotland. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of lifting appliances, conducting thorough examinations, and maintaining statutory requirements. This full-time role requires proven mechanical knowledge and experience in lifting equipment, with leadership skills and adherence to safety standards. The position includes excellent benefits such as a generous holiday allowance and access to a Digital GP.