Mechanical Engineer Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This home-based role allows you to work flexibly while conducting inspections and surveys on a diverse range of industrial and commercial machinery. You will ensure that equipment is safe and compliant with legislation, providing essential reports on your findings. Ideal for those with a hands-on engineering background, this position offers a competitive salary, a company car, and generous holiday benefits. If you're looking for a rewarding career with the freedom to manage your own workload, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company car

Pension plan

26 days holiday

Bank holidays

Training benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical handling and equipment inspection.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and inspections on industrial and commercial machinery.
• Ensure equipment compliance with safety legislation.

Skills

Lifting & handling equipment

Mechanical handling

Materials handling

Overhead cranes

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Surveyor / Inspection Engineer

Home / Field based: You can live anywhere in Oldham (within a 10-mile radius).

Salary: circa £40,000 + car + pension + 26 days holiday + bank holidays + benefits + training.

Hours: Mon – Fri daytime.

Experience:

Must have hands-on experience in:

• Lifting & handling equipment & machinery, materials handling, mechanical handling, overhead cranes, etc.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• You may be a maintenance or service engineer seeking a more ‘off the tools’ role.
• Ex-forces background can be ideal but is not essential - Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (REME), RAF, Army, Navy, Marine Engineer.

Duties:

• Home-based; carry out surveys and inspections on a wide range of industrial, commercial, and manufacturing plant and machinery.
• Ensure equipment is safe, fit for use, and complies with legislation (LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, COSHH).
• Write and complete reports.
• You will be assigned varied and interesting work/companies to visit in your region but will have the freedom to plan and manage your own work.