Lifting Inspection Technician

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd seeks a Lifting Inspection Technician to join their Teesside team. The role covers statutory inspections, testing and thorough examinations across customer sites, ensuring safety and compliance with LOLER and PUWER.

You’ll inspect equipment such as chain slings, shackles, hooks and lifting accessories, recording findings and advising on remedial actions while travelling to sites and maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in lifting equipment inspection, servicing or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of LOLER and PUWER and relevant legislation.
• Practical experience with lifting equipment and safety standards.
• Familiarity with LEEA codes of practice, with a qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong defect identification and inspection capabilities.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• High reporting and documentation accuracy.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory thorough examinations and inspections per LOLER and PUWER.
• Inspect and test lifting equipment, accessories and machinery.
• Identify defects and non-compliant conditions.
• Complete inspection reports and certification records.
• Tag equipment as compliant or quarantined.
• Advise customers on remedial actions and maintenance.
• Support repairs, replacements and follow-up inspections.
• Travel to customer sites delivering a safety-focused service.
• Promote best practice in lifting operations and safety.

Skills

Lifting inspection

Safety compliance

Customer-facing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

LEEA qualification

Job description

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Oct 15th, 2026

Ref: 1714530

Lifting Inspection Technician

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Oct 15th, 2026

Ref: 1714530

The Opportunity

Wolviston Management Services are pleased to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Lifting Inspection Technician to join their team on Teesside. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lifting professional to take on a varied, customer-facing position where safety, compliance and technical expertise are at the heart of the role. Working across a range of customer sites and industries, you will be responsible for carrying out statutory inspections, testing and thorough examinations of lifting equipment and accessories, ensuring full compliance with LOLER and PUWER requirements.

The Role

As Lifting Inspection Technician, you will take responsibility for ensuring lifting equipment remains safe, compliant and fit for purpose. You will inspect and test a wide range of equipment including chain slings, wire rope slings, shackles, hooks, eyebolts and racking, accurately recording findings and providing customers with clear guidance on defects, remedial actions and ongoing compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out statutory thorough examinations and inspections in accordance with LOLER and PUWER.
• Inspecting and testing lifting equipment, accessories and associated machinery.
• Identifying defects, unsafe conditions and areas of non-compliance.
• Completing accurate inspection reports and certification records.
• Tagging equipment appropriately as compliant or quarantined.
• Advising customers on remedial actions, safe use and maintenance requirements.
• Supporting repairs, replacements and follow-up inspections where required.
• Travelling to customer sites and delivering a professional, safety-focused service.
• Promoting best practice across lifting operations and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and compliance.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and safety-focused lifting professional who is confident working independently across customer sites.

Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years experience within lifting equipment inspection, servicing or maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and relevant industry legislation.
• Practical experience with lifting equipment, accessories and associated safety standards.
• Familiarity with LEEA codes of practice, with a LEEA qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong defect identification and inspection capabilities.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong reporting/documentation skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Additional training including Abrasive Wheels, EMSS/CCNSG Safety Passport, Harness Training, IPAF, LEEA and Working at Height would also be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation in a role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work directly with customers across a range of industrial environments. If you have a strong background in lifting inspection and take pride in delivering high standards of safety, compliance and customer service, we'd like to hear from you.