Inspections Engineer

• Job Title: Inspections Engineer
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours:  40 hours per week
• Salary:  Competitive Car or Allowance Bonus
• Field Based covering Oxford Cambridge Northampton up to the Midlands 

We are looking for a competent and professional Inspector to deliver independent highquality technical inspections across a range of industrial assets. Acting on behalf of SGS you will assess asset condition against defined specifications apply sound engineering judgement and report findings with integrity accuracy and impartiality.

This is a safetycritical role within a Type A inspection body requiring strong technical knowledge attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in health safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory and nonstatutory inspections safely accurately and on time ensuring all findings are independently assessed objectively reported and compliant with quality standards customer requirements and KPIs.
• Apply sound technical and engineering judgement using knowledge of asset failure and degradation mechanisms to support inspection decisions and provide limited technical and legislative guidance within defined scope.
• Maintain full compliance with inspection scopes procedures policies and reporting guidelines acting at all times with integrity .
• Proactively manage health safety and environmental risks by conducting robust risk assessments using SGSissued equipment correctly and championing safe working behaviours in line with legislation and company policy.
• Support departmental performance by providing technical guidance to colleagues and delivering all inspection activities in a commercially focused manner that contributes to service quality and profitability.

Qualifications :

Essential

• Engineering Technician level qualification ONC with relevant experience or recognised engineering apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (RG Categories 3 4(a) or 4(b)).
• Good working understanding of LOLER PSSR and NDT techniques
• Awareness of SAFed technical guidance applicable to statutory inspection activities.
• Willingness to undertake further training identified during induction and throughout employment to maintain accredited scope.
• Full Valid Driving Licence for use in the UK 

Desirable

• HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline (RG Category 2).
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution (IEng level or equivalent) with a strong CPD and statutory inspection training record.
• Industry certifications such as CCSNG Passport to Safety LEEA qualifications IOSH Working Safely IPAF Confined Space Working at Height and Wire Rope Examiner.

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.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time