Testing Engineer (Cranes / Lifting Equipment)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Testing Engineer to join their dynamic team in Middlesbrough. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge lifting equipment while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will be responsible for planning and conducting various tests, including proof load and tensile testing, while identifying maintenance needs. The company prides itself on its commitment to employee development, offering extensive training and progression opportunities. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Internal and External Training

Pay and Role Progression

On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in testing engineering roles, especially in lifting equipment.
• Familiarity with BS EN 13155 and ISO 12482 standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct tests for lifting equipment to meet industry standards.
• Identify potential failures and maintain detailed post-test reports.

Skills

Load Testing

Health and Safety Standards

Problem Identification

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

Testing Engineer (Cranes / Lifting Equipment)

40,000 - 45,000 + Monday to Friday + Internal and External Training + Pay and Role Progression + On-Site Parking

Middlesbrough

Are you a proven Testing Engineer looking to join a market-leading company that offers excellent pay and role progression?

Are you looking for a role that offers brilliant additional training opportunities surrounded by likeminded professionals devoted to development?

This company has over two and a half decades of experience, supplying to a range of sectors including offshore wind, construction, and rail. Established in 1996, the company is dedicated to continuous investment and growth, enabling them to provide the best tools and training for all of their team and continue to grow the company sustainably.

This role will see the successful candidate plan, conduct, and oversee the testing of lifting appliances, bespoke parts, and related equipment. The suitable candidate should have a good understanding of load testing and industry standards.

If you are a proven Testing Engineer from the lifting industry looking to join a well-established company that offers brilliant progression opportunities, apply today.

The Role:

• Plan out tests for a range of lifting equipment, ensuring all checks are completed to industry and health and safety standards
• Conduct capacity testing up to 3000 tonnes in tension and 2500 tonnes in compression
• Accurately identify any potential failures or maintenance requirements and detail any findings in the post-test report
• Complete the following methods of testing:
  • Proof load testing
  • Tensile testing
  • Destruction testing
  • Compression testing
  • Shear tests
  • Bending tests

The Person:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Experience with testing to BS EN 13155 and ISO 12482 standards

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.