Lifting Inspection Engineer

Lifting Inspection Engineer

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Engineering

Region:

South East

Location:

Southampton

Salary:

£33,000 to £37,000 per annum

Salary Description:

Attractive

Posted:

15/05/2026

Recruiter:

Speedy Services

Job Ref:

SPD/TP/522968/21453

Lifting Inspection Engineer•

Lloyds BritishLocation:

SouthamptonHours:

Full Time•39 Hours per

WeekSalary:

Competitive•Discussed at Interview StageLloyds 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 doingAs 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 inspectionsLoad testing and pull testing activitiesOccasional destructive testingInspection of lifting accessories and associated equipmentSupporting operations within the rigging loftProducing accurate inspection reports and documentationEnsuring all work is completed safely and in line with industry standards and company proceduresDelivering excellent customer service and technical support to clientsWhat we're looking forWe'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 industryLEEA qualifications or working knowledge of LEEA standardsEngineering, Mechanical NVQ or City & Guilds qualification desirable but not essentialExperience working within a testing or inspection environmentGood problem-solving ability with a practical approachStrong communication skills with the ability to share knowledge effectivelyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFull UK driving licenceCommitment 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 offer26 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assurancePension schemeCanteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brandTraining, development and career progression opportunitiesVoluntary Health Cash PlanMy Staff Shop discounts and offersGreen Commute Initiative•cycle to work schemePAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial supportCareer Line of Sight programme providing clear progression opportunities across the Speedy GroupAt 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 GovernancePlease 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.