Mechanical Engineer Surveyor Lifting Equipment

Anderson Wright Consulting; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection company in the UK is seeking an Engineer Surveyor specializing in lifting equipment. The role involves inspecting and certifying various lifting machinery while maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates must possess a Level 4 qualification in a mechanical field, relevant hands-on experience, and a UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary of £56K+, benefits including training investment, flexible working hours, and a favorable pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private health insurance

Double matching pension contributions

Overtime opportunities

33 days holiday including option to buy/sell extra days

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience fixing, maintaining, or servicing lifting equipment or cranes.
• Level 4 qualification or higher in a mechanical-based subject is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and certify cranes and lifting equipment.
• Maintain client relationships and manage client diary.
• Operate within agreed authorities, inspection, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Hands-on experience with lifting equipment

UK driving licence

Education

Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) or above, mechanical-based subject

Job description

Engineer Surveyor – Lifting Equipment (Mechanical Engineer Surveyor – Cranes & Lifting Equipment)

Location: Cumbria

Salary: £56K+ (£42K-£45K basic + Company car or Car allowance, private health, double matching pension, overtime for additional earnings).

About the role: Are you a mechanical engineer with experience maintaining, servicing or inspecting lifting equipment or cranes? Join a leading testing, inspection and certification company with over a hundred years of history.

Benefits & Training

• Minimum £55,000 training investment within the first 12 months.
• Up to 12‑16 weeks modular training program (classroom and practical).
• Support with professional membership – renewal fees paid.
• Career ladder with 8 different career options.
• Employer double‑matching pension contributions up to 8% ; guaranteed annual review.
• 33 days holiday (includes statutory holidays) – option to buy/sell extra days.
• 40‑hour flexible working week to support work‑life balance.
• Ongoing overtime opportunities (not mandatory).
• Home‑based role with centralised diary management support.

Main Accountabilities

• Inspection and certification of cranes and lifting equipment (Gantry Crane, Crawler Cranes, Scissor lift, MEWPs, Excavators, FLT's).
• Work to LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Create and manage client diary and patch.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Provide full technical specialist support.
• Operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards.
• Clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) or above, mechanical‑based subject.
• Hands‑on experience fixing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing or servicing lifting equipment or cranes.
• UK driving licence.
• Customer‑facing skills.

Company

SAFED & UKAS accredited world‑leading professional services company supporting businesses with quality & compliance, carrying out high‑quality inspections to ensure lifting equipment complies with current regulatory and statutory requirements.

Sectors served: Aerospace, Manufacturing, Forces, Commercial, Automotive, Marine, Utilities, Industrial, Nuclear.

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