Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - CAT 2 Crane/COSH - Wigan

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in inspection services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Surveyor to perform ongoing crane inspections in Wigan. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ4, HNC, or HND in mechanical engineering along with significant experience. A competitive salary, retention payment, and flexible benefits await the right individual committed to safety and excellence.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Up to 12% pension contributions

Enhanced maternity/paternity policy

Health and Wellbeing Support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience with relevant discipline-specific equipment.
• Current Clean UK driving license.
• LEEA qualifications preferred alongside a relevant engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high quality inspections on various crane equipment.
• Produce and deliver inspection reports using best-in-class tools.
• Act as an advisor to clients, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Inspection Standards

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer Surveyor - CAT 2 Crane/COSH - Wigan

Date: Jul 25, 2025

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, GB

Role: Crane Engineer Surveyor - Wigan - up to £2,500 retention payment

Location:Field based with daily travel to client sites and we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.
Salary:£40,092to £43,176pa, up to £2,500 retention payment, Car Allowance of £5000pa/Company Car, OT available, Up to 12% Pension, Health Care, and other Flexible benefits

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Make an impact doing work you can be proud of and contributing to a global mission to enhance safety standards with integrity andhelp 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 crane equipment(MEWPS, HIAB, Cranes, FLT’s)is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements underLOLER & PUWER. To operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards with a clear customer focus anddrive 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 regulationsincludingUKASaccreditation,SAFedmembership andSAFed Standard SS01 compliance.

Candidate requirements for Mechanical Inspection roles are:

• MinimumNVQ4, HNC, HNDor equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
• LEEAqualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but they are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification
• Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment
• Current Clean UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of£40,092to £43,176pa
• 25 daysholiday +8bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined pension contributions ofup to 12%
• £2,500one-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
• Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row