Lifting Inspection Technician

Astute People; Billingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ongoing technical training

Career progression opportunities

GP and employee assistance programme

Job summary

Astute is seeking a Lifting Inspection Technician to service the Teeside depot and nearby North East sites. You will conduct LOLER and PUWER inspections, inspect lifting accessories, and generate accurate digital reports.

Applicants should have several years in lifting equipment servicing or inspections, strong LOLER/PUWER knowledge, and be willing to work towards LEEA qualifications. A full UK driving licence is required and a company van is provided.

Qualifications

• Several years experience in lifting equipment servicing, maintenance, or inspections.
• Strong understanding of LOLER, PUWER, and industry legislation.
• Understanding of LEEA codes of practice (holding or willing to work towards LEEA Diploma/Quals).
• Full UK drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct LOLER and PUWER inspections of lifting equipment.
• Inspect lifting accessories including slings, shackles, hooks and eyebolts.
• Complete accurate digital inspection reports and certification.
• Identify and report defects and compliance issues.
• Advise customers on remedial actions and safe equipment use.
• Explain inspection findings and compliance requirements to customers.
• Tag equipment as compliant or quarantine where necessary.
• Support repairs, replacements and follow-up inspections.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records.
• Promote safe lifting practices and company standards.
• Travel to customer sites using a company vehicle.
• Support service team audits and equipment standards.

Skills

LOLER/PUWER knowledge

Lifting equipment inspections

Full UK driving licence

Customer interfacing

Accurate record keeping

Education

LEEA Diploma/Quals

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a Teeside-based specialist providing crane servicing, maintenance, inspections and lifting compliance to industrial clients across the UK. They are looking to recruit a Lifting Inspection Technician for the Teeside depot and cover a small patch across the North East region.

The Lifting Inspection Technician comes with a salary up to 40,000 per annum, company van (that can be used for personal use) and a wealth of additional benefits.

If you're working in an inspection or assessment position and working with cranes, we'd love to talk with you.

Responsibilities and duties of the Lifting Inspection Technician

• Conduct LOLER and PUWER inspections of lifting equipment.
• Inspect lifting accessories including slings, shackles, hooks and eyebolts.
• Complete accurate digital inspection reports and certification.
• Identify and report defects and compliance issues.
• Advise customers on remedial actions and safe equipment use.
• Explain inspection findings and compliance requirements to customers.
• Tag equipment as compliant or quarantine where necessary.
• Support repairs, replacements and follow-up inspections.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records.
• Promote safe lifting practices and company standards.
• Travel to customer sites using a company vehicle.
• Support service team audits and equipment standards.

Professional qualifications

• Several years experience in lifting equipment servicing, maintenance, or inspections.
• A strong understanding of LOLER, PUWER, and industry legislation.
• An understanding of LEEA codes of practice (holding or willing to work towards LEEA Diploma/Quals).
• A full UK drivers licence.

Personal skills

• Customer interfacing skills (able to communicate clearly)
• Strong record keeping skills

Salary and benefits of the Lifting Inspection Technician role

• A base salary up to £40,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 total)
• Company van (can be used for personal use)
• Ongoing technical training
• Structured career development & career progression opportunities
• On demand GP and employee assistance programme.
• Employee discounts

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.