Plant Inspector - Skilled Worker 2

To provide inspection services across a range of plant equipment and accessories. Document accordingly and report on findings adhering to CWA processes. To ensure that site plant remains compliant under the PUWER, LOLER and HASAW 1974. Reporting to:

Qualifications/experience:

• NVQ Level 2 or above Plant Maintenance (equivalent qualifications maybe accepted).
• NVQ Level 2 or above Plant Operations – Cranes and Specialist Lifting (equivalent qualifications maybe accepted).
• Maintenance or engineering qualifications NVQ level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent is preferred but not essential (again we will consider applicants that do not hold the essential qualifications but have significant experience in the field).
• CITB Plant Inspection - Test & inspection or maintenance experience of general plant equipment & MEWPS is preferred but not essential (this includes forklifts, telehandlers, excavators and MEWP categories IPAF 3a & 3b).
• IPAF CAP card is preferred but not essential.
• IOSH
• LEEA Advanced Diplomas (LEG/LMM/LMP/OTC/RCS) - Test & inspection experience on lifting accessories/equipment is essential (can consider applicants that do not hold the essential qualifications but have experience in the field).

If MEWPS are to be included:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant discipline (MEWP maintenance and LOLER inspection).
• NVQ Level 3 or above (equivalent qualifications maybe accepted).
• IPAF 3a & 3b operator’s licence (training will be provided).
• IPAF Competent Accessed Persons (CAP card).

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out inspections Accessories and Plant equipment under both PUWER and LOLER regulations.
• Provide support and advice to the maintenance and delivery teams.
• To ensure all records are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.
• To ensure no equipment expires its statutory inspection time on site
• All discovered defects are recorded and reported immediately to the relevant persons
• All reports of inspections are passed to the maintenance team within a period not exceeding seven days.

Key Skills:

• Logical and well organised
• Numerate, literate, and accurate
• Developing an understanding of GMAO
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A proactive response to pressure
• Ability to manage change and adapt to new procedures
• CITB Plant Examiners course.
• CSCS Card General Operative
• Good IT skills Word, Excel
• Good communication skills
• Clean driving licence (Category B)

For more information, Please contact Jag on 01474 369009.