At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on inspections of lifts and cranes, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Zurich, a leading insurance provider with a focus on innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values wellbeing and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering while enjoying a balanced work/life schedule.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering, ideally with lifts or cranes; training provided for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis.
Location: North East London
Salary: Total Package value of over £65,000, including a competitive salary of up to £57,594, depending on experience.
Car: Essential Car User
So what’s it all about: At Zurich, our Engineer Surveyor workforce is central to our continued success, being the ‘Face of Zurich’ to our large and varied client base. You’ll find a fully flexible offering that means you can manage your own diary to service your own client area. This will allow you to broker and develop your relationships whilst representing Zurich Engineering. No two days will ever be the same, as you’ll work in a variety of interesting environments and you will have control over your own work/life balance, as we believe our people are what makes us successful. Our Engineer Surveyor roles allow you to develop your mechanical engineering skills further and work for a market-leading engineering inspection provider.
What will I be doing? You’ll start with our industry-leading, bespoke training and move swiftly to carrying out hands-on statutory inspections, providing your expert opinion on a wide range of equipment, enabling our clients to comply with all relevant legislation and to the exacting standards both we and our clients demand. Following your inspection, we’ll need you to report back using a rugged laptop, and then issue electronically to our clients, so good IT skills and high levels of literacy are required. You will be an excellent communicator, and confident in your ability to make sound engineering judgements.
What skills/qualifications will I have? You will be an experienced engineer with a sound knowledge of your engineering discipline and be part of our multi-disciplined inspection team within your geographic area. You will report to a Team Manager and be based from home, with your client base a reasonable travelling distance from your home. Because this role is SAFed governed, we need you to ideally have obtained:
- Ideally a Level 4 qualification (HND / HNC etc.) in a relevant engineering field, minimum level 3 – training will be offered to bring you up to competency and qualification level.
- Either a time served or Modern Apprenticeship.
- Hands-on experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
- A background in working with lifts and/or crane equipment would be an advantage, with hands-on experience of working in a role such as manufacturing / repair / maintenance / mechanical / motor trade.
- A full valid UK driving licence.
- Be willing and able to work paid overtime.
What will you get in return? Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
Who We Are: At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
Our culture: At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected. We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity.
Your application: We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview.
Engineer Surveyor, Lift & Crane: NE London employer: Zurich Insurance
At Zurich Insurance, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values flexibility and inclusivity. Our Strategic Account Manager role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, supported by a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and the ability to tailor your holiday options. Join us in London or from anywhere in the UK, and be part of a team that empowers you to make a meaningful impact while balancing your personal and professional life.
