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We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.
SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.
Job Description
Inspector – Pressure Equipment
Location:Field Based North West
Job Type: Full-time Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, is currently seeking a dedicated and technically competent Inspector to join our Industrial Services team. In this role, you’ll perform inspections across a range of systems on pressure equipment and manufacturers, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and European directives.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct inspections on pressure containment equipment in line with relevant UK and European legislation
Fulfil duties of an Inspector
Work independently and safely in the field, supporting clients with timely and accurate inspections.
Technical background in mechanical engineering or hands-on experience in field inspections.
Proficiency in IT systems, particularly MS Office.
Ability to work autonomously, adapt quickly, and manage changing priorities.
Familiarity with pressure and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR) or related industry experience.
Experience Required
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining precision and attention to detail.
Demonstrable success in fulfilling customer requirements.
Experience working both independently and as part of a team.
Technical report writing or documentation.
On-site inspection work within the UK.
Qualifications
GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A–C including Maths and English.
Full, valid UK driving licence.
Formal engineering qualifications (e.g.HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar).
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
* Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
* Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
* Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
* An additional day off for your birthday
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
* Length of Service Awards
* Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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