Pressure Equipment Inspector

SGS; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated Inspector to join their Industrial Services team. The role involves conducting inspections on pressure equipment to ensure compliance with UK regulations. Candidates should have a strong technical background in mechanical engineering or experience with field inspections, as well as excellent adaptability and autonomy skills. This full-time position offers various employee benefits, including a performance-related bonus and private medical cover.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday off

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with precision.
• Experience working independently and in a team.
• Experience in on-site inspection work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on pressure containment equipment.
• Work safely and support clients with accurate inspections.
• Fulfil duties of an Inspector.

Skills

Technical background in mechanical engineering

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Ability to work autonomously

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A–C including Maths and English

A-Levels (or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Company Description

SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.

We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

Inspector – Pressure Equipment

Location:Field Based North West
Job Type: Full-time Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, is currently seeking a dedicated and technically competent Inspector to join our Industrial Services team. In this role, you’ll perform inspections across a range of systems on pressure equipment and manufacturers, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and European directives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on pressure containment equipment in line with relevant UK and European legislation

• Fulfil duties of an Inspector

• Work independently and safely in the field, supporting clients with timely and accurate inspections.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Technical background in mechanical engineering or hands-on experience in field inspections.

• Proficiency in IT systems, particularly MS Office.

• Ability to work autonomously, adapt quickly, and manage changing priorities.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with pressure and mechanical equipment.

• Knowledge of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR) or related industry experience.

Experience Required

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining precision and attention to detail.

• Demonstrable success in fulfilling customer requirements.

• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Technical report writing or documentation.

• On-site inspection work within the UK.

Qualifications

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A–C including Maths and English.

• A-Levels (or equivalent) or relevant occupational qualifications.

• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Formal engineering qualifications (e.g.HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar).

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.