Plant Inspector

VGC; Leiston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC Group are recruiting a Plant Inspector to join our team on a major project in Leiston, Suffolk. The role covers inspecting plant equipment and accessories, documenting findings and reporting in line with company processes to keep the site compliant.

You will inspect under PUWER and LOLER, support maintenance and delivery teams, and ensure records are up to date. The position requires relevant NVQ qualifications and at least two years' experience with MEWP maintenance and LOLER inspections.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2+ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 2+ in Plant Operations - Cranes & Lifting, equivalent accepted.
• Maintenance or engineering NVQ Level 3 preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in MEWP maintenance or LOLER inspection.
• Full UK driving license and CSCS General Operative.
• CITB Plant Examiners course.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of accessories and plant equipment under PUWER and LOLER.
• Provide support and advice to maintenance and delivery teams.
• Ensure records are accurately recorded and reported promptly.
• Ensure no equipment misses its statutory inspection time on site.
• Record and report defects immediately to relevant persons.
• Submit all inspection reports to the maintenance team within 7 days of completion.

Skills

Logical thinking

Numerate

Accurate

Word & Excel

GMAO knowledge

Team player

Pressure handling

Education

NVQ Level 2

Plant Operations - Cranes

Maintenance NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

GMAO

Job description

VGC Group are currently recruiting for a Plant Inspector to join our team on a major project in Leiston, Suffolk.

The Plant Inspector is responsible for providing inspection services across a range of plant equipment and accessories. They will document accordingly and report all findings inline with company processes, ensuring site remains compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out inspections Accessories and Plant equipment under both PUWER and LOLER regulations.
• Provide support and advice to the maintenance and delivery teams
• Ensure all records are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner
• Ensure no equipment expired its statutory inspection time on site
• All discovered defects are recorded and reported immediately to the relevant persons
• All reports of inspections are passed to the maintenance team no later than 7 days of completion

The successful candidate will have

Knowledge and Skills

• Logical and well organised
• Numerate, Literate and accurate
• Good IT skills- Word and Excel
• An understanding of GMAO
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work proactively when under pressure

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 or above Plant Maintenance (equivalent qualifications maybe accepted).
• NVQ Level 2 or above Plant Operations - Cranes and Specialist Lifting (equivalent qualifications maybe accepted).
• Maintenance or engineering qualifications NVQ level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent is preferred but not essential (Would consider applicants that do not hold the essential qualifications but have significant experience in the field).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in relevant discipline (MEWP maintenance and LOLER inspection).
• Full UK clean driving license
• CSCS General Operative
• CITB Plant Examiners course.

Desirables

• Abrasive Wheels
• Working at Heights
• Manual Handling
• IPAF
• CITB Plant Inspection - Test & inspection or maintenance experience of general plant equipment & MEWPS is preferred but not essential (this includes forklifts, telehandlers, excavators and MEWP categories IPAF 3a & 3b)
• UK major construction / industrial experience
• Experience of working on similar system in civil engineering projects

For the right candidate, this is a great opportunity to work on a major project on a long term basis.

VGC Group is a leading labour supply provider, partnering with major contractors on major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we support and develop our workforce throughout their careers.

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