Lifting Inspection Engineer – Precision & Safety

Speedy Hire; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts across Speedy brand

Job summary

Speedy Hire is seeking an Inspection Engineer for the Erith, London area. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with salary discussed at interview. You will support lifting equipment safety, perform inspections, load and pull testing, and assist in rigging and accessory checks.

Join a market-leading company offering extensive training, career progression, and employee benefits. A full UK driving licence is required to operate across sites.

Qualifications

• Entry level Engineering, Mechanics NVQ/City & Guilds desirable but not essential.
• Experience with working in a testing environment.
• Full training will be given but experience of working within an engineering environment would be desirable.
• Eye for detail; good problem solving ability and a practical approach.
• Good communicator with the ability to analyse and impart knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifting inspections, load testing and pull testing.
• Occasional destructive testing and rigging loft duties.
• Inspect lifting accessories and equipment.
• Manning the rigging loft and supporting LEEA-related tasks.
• Contribute to ESG and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Engineering or Mechanics

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Speedy Hire is seeking an Inspection Engineer for the Erith, London area. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with salary discussed at interview. You will support lifting equipment safety, perform inspections, load and pull testing, and assist in rigging and accessory checks.

Join a market-leading company offering extensive training, career progression, and employee benefits. A full UK driving licence is required to operate across sites.