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# Inspection and Testing Engineer (National)

- **Company:** Plant and Safety Limited
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £43,600 - £50,800
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Load Testing, PUWER Regulations
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://plantandsafety.co.uk/new-vacancy-inspection-and-testing-engineer-national

## About the Role

A full clean driving licence and a DBS check will be required, along with a friendly and professional approach when dealing with inspection work ., * Mechanical engineering background with relevant qualifications (i.e. Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, NVQ, Diploma, Degree etc)

 * Minimum of 3 years experience within the industry completing Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Thorough Examination services.
 * Strong understanding of the relevant Regulations depending on your competency (LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, COSHH)
 * Experience in completing in Proof Load Testing is desirable but not essential.

## Description

* Working on various customer sites across a wide range of sectors within your allocated region. Further national travel may be required from time to time depending on customer requirements.
 * Completing statutory examinations Lifting Equipment, Work Equipment, Plant and Access Equipment, Pressure Systems, and Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (LEV's)
 * Advising Customers on defects, advisories, and observations.
 * Reporting on statutory examinations in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, and Standards (i.e. LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, PSSR 2000, COSHH 2002 etc).
 * Advising customers on their legal requirements as defined under the relevant regulations
 * Completing maintenance, repairs, and installations of lifting equipment (if this is within your skill set)
 * Carrying out on site testing on lifting equipment including runway beams, lift shift beams, and crane systems (if this is within your skill set)