Job Introduction
Lifting Inspection Engineer – Lloyds British
Location: Southampton
Hours: Full Time – 39 Hours per Week
Salary: Competitive – Discussed at Interview Stage
Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire group, are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Lifting Inspection Engineer to join our growing team.
Our highly skilled and qualified Inspection Engineers provide a reliable, responsive and first-class service across the UK, ensuring lifting equipment is safe to use and customers remain fully compliant with their legal obligations.
Are you looking for the next step in your engineering career? Do you want to work for a market-leading business where you can develop your skills and progress your career? If you are a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a practical approach to engineering, we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
As a Lifting Inspection Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering inspection, testing and compliance services across a variety of customer sites and operational environments.
This is a varied and hands-on role which includes:
- Carrying out lifting equipment inspections
- Load testing and pull testing activities
- Occasional destructive testing
- Inspection of lifting accessories and associated equipment
- Supporting operations within the rigging loft
- Producing accurate inspection reports and documentation
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with industry standards and company procedures
- Delivering excellent customer service and technical support to clients
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop within the engineering and lifting inspection industry.
Essential / desirable requirements include:
- Experience working within the lifting equipment industry
- LEEA qualifications or working knowledge of LEEA standards
- Engineering, Mechanical NVQ or City & Guilds qualification desirable but not essential
- Experience working within a testing or inspection environment
- Good problem-solving ability with a practical approach
- Strong communication skills with the ability to share knowledge effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
- Commitment to supporting the business ESG strategy – “Decade to Deliver”
Full training will be provided, including opportunities to complete manufacturer and advanced LEEA training courses.
What we offer
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Canteen facilities
- 95% discount across the Speedy brand
- Training, development and career progression opportunities
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan
- My Staff Shop discounts and offers
- Green Commute Initiative – cycle to work scheme
- PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Career Line of Sight programme providing clear progression opportunities across the Speedy Group
At Lloyds British and Speedy Hire, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
Please note some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability, veteran status or neurodiversity.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to the start of employment.
For more information on our ESG governance and policies, please visit:
Speedy ESG Governance
Please note: Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is recommended.
Speedy Hire