Mechanical Engineer - Mobile plant - Birmingham

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A global inspection company seeks a knowledgeable Mechanical Engineer in Birmingham to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with regulations for lifting equipment. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical engineering qualifications and previous inspection experience. This role offers a starting salary of £40,092, a £5,000 car allowance, and various flexible benefits. Join a respected team committed to safety and quality service delivery.

Benefits

Company car option

Flexible benefits scheme

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Minimum three years post qualification experience with relevant equipment.
• Current Clean UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality inspections of lifting equipment.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports for clients.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Compliance knowledge (LOLER & PUWER)

Customer service orientation

Report writing

Education

Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer - Mobile plant - Birmingham

Role: Engineer SurveyorMobile Plant - Birmingham

Location: Home based with daily travel to client sites and we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.

Package: £40,092 starting salary, Car Allowance of £5,000pa or Company Car, one-off retention payment of up to£2,500, OT available, Fuel Card, Up to12% Pension, Health Care, and other Flexible benefits

Make an impact doing work you can be proud of and contributing to a global mission to enhance safety standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future, shaping a world of trust, and a safer society for us all.

Role Purpose

To carry out high quality inspections ensuring various lifting equipment (MEWPS, HIAB, Cranes, FLT’s) is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements under LOLER & PUWER. To operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards with a clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery.

To produce and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas’s best in class tools for on-site reporting and immediate client access to keep abreast of changes in relevant standards and legislation, acting as an advisor to high-profile clients and to deliver customer excellence, operating in the professional, friendly, and authoritative manner expected of all client-facing Bureau Veritas surveyors.

What does it take to apply?

As you would expect from a globally trusted inspection provider, Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations and complies with regulations including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance.

Candidate requirements for Mechanical Inspection roles are:

• Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
• LEEA qualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but they are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification
• Minimum three years post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment
• Current Clean UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

Starting salary £40,092

£5,000 pa car allowance (company car option available)

£2,500 one-off retention payment as a reward for your commitment—payable in December 2025! (pro-rata for new starters).

Annual Salary review

Enhanced level of support with a designated planner for your geographical area

Line Manager support through your dedicated Area Delivery Managers (ADM’s)

Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance

Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services

Why work for Bureau Veritas?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. After all, we have been certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to: Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical know-how with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.