Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Gateshead is seeking a Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer. This position offers a fully supported 2-year training programme leading to qualification in a promising engineering career. The role involves hands-on inspection and testing of lifting equipment on-site and in a workshop. Candidates need no prior experience but should be reliable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including PPE and company transport, are provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Standard company pension

All PPE, tools, and iPad provided

Company transport supplied when required

Fully funded training and professional qualifications

Supportive engineering team

Long-term career path

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with commitment to the role.
• Ability to handle physical tasks and work outdoors.
• Willingness to learn from experienced Engineers.
• Strong focus on detail and quality work.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test lifting equipment per regulations and procedures.
• Assist Senior Engineers on customer sites.
• Record inspection results with an iPad.
• Handle lifting equipment safely as part of daily work.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively in an engineering team.

Skills

Reliability

Commitment

Team player

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Tools

iPad

Job description

Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer

Location: Gateshead (site-based with travel)

Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 per annum (based on experience)

Hours: 39 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm

Overtime: Available (as required, not scheduled)

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer to join their experienced engineering team in Gateshead.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the lifting and engineering industry. No previous inspection experience is required – they provide a structured 2-year training programme leading to full qualification and ongoing employment as a Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer.

The role is hands‑on and varied. Some days you may be working outdoors on customer sites, handling and inspecting heavy lifting equipment in all weather conditions. Other periods may be spent in a clean warehouse environment methodically inspecting equipment. This variety is a key part of the role.

Training and Career Development

• Fully supported 2‑year training programme.
• Gain multiple LEEA qualifications.
• On‑the‑job mentoring from experienced Engineers.
• Clear progression to fully qualified Inspection Engineer upon successful completion.
• Long‑term, secure employment with ongoing development.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection and testing of lifting equipment in accordance with regulations and company procedures.
• Assisting Senior Engineers on customer sites and in the workshop.
• Accurately recording inspection results using an iPad‑based system.
• Manual handling of lifting equipment as part of daily work.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Working as part of a close‑knit engineering team.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, hardworking, and committed to building a career.
• Understands the role has a physical element, including manual handling and outdoor work.
• Is a good team player, willing to learn from experienced Engineers.
• Is detail‑oriented with a strong focus on doing the job properly.
• Is IT literate, comfortable using an iPad for inspection documentation.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

No experience is required – full training is provided. However, any background in engineering, construction, mechanical work, lifting equipment, or similar practical roles would be an advantage.

What Our Client Offers

• Salary of £27,000 – £29,000, depending on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Standard company pension
• All PPE, tools, and iPad provided
• Company transport supplied when required
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Supportive, experienced engineering team
• A genuine long‑term career path in a specialist industry

Why Join Our Client?

If you’re someone with some life experience who wants more than just a job and you’re prepared to work hard, learn a specialist trade, and commit to a career – this role offers a solid future in a respected engineering sector.