Job Title: Mechanical Inspector
Location: Ballymena
Hourly Rate: £16.90 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Duration: Temporary, Full - Time
About the Role
Apple Recruitment Services are delighted to be recruiting for an M&E Inspector to join a busy Project Delivery team within a large public sector organisation.
This role involves providing a mechanical inspection service across natural gas and oil maintenance contracts, ensuring that installations, servicing and maintenance works are completed in line with contractual requirements, statutory regulations and quality standards.
You will carry out inspections at various stages of construction and maintenance works, maintain accurate records, and provide regular reports to project management to ensure compliance, safety and performance across projects.
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing inspection services across planned and responsive maintenance contracts involving natural gas and oil installations
Inspecting works at various stages of construction to ensure compliance with specifications, statutory regulations, materials and workmanship standards
Maintaining accurate site records and producing comprehensive weekly electronic inspection reports
Monitoring health, safety and welfare compliance on site and reporting any urgent issues immediately
Measuring works where required and supporting contract monitoring
Communicating inspection findings clearly to Project Managers and Contract Administrators
Recording and managing information using organisational IT systems and databases
Supporting handover processes and providing inspection input throughout project delivery
Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role as required
What We're Looking For Essential Qualifications (one of the following):
* NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating or equivalent Level 3 qualification
OR
* Level 6 qualification in a Building or Construction related discipline plus at least 1 year relevant experience
OR
* Level 5 qualification in a Building or Construction related discipline plus at least 2 years relevant experience
OR
* Minimum 4 years relevant construction maintenance experience through continuing professional development or experiential learning
Professional Registration Requirements:
* Gas Safe Registration - CCN1 (CENWAT desirable)
OFTEC - 101 (105 & 600 desirable)
Access NI Basic check required
Experience & Skills:
* Experience within construction or maintenance inspection
Ability to produce technical reports and maintain detailed records
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to interpret statutory and technical requirements
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Intermediate IT proficiency including Microsoft Office
Access to suitable transport to carry out duties
What You'll Receive
* Hourly rate of £16.90
23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays (pro-rata where applicable)
Provision of laptop, mobile phone, PPE and lone working device
Supportive professional working environment
Opportunity to contribute to large-scale project delivery and compliance monitoring
How to Apply: If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Juli at
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, academic achievements, and contact details.
Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.