Overview
A lifting equipment inspector evaluates and tests a wide range of lifting accessories and powered systems to ensure they meet industry specifications and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
* Inspect general lifting accessories including chain slings, webbing slings and wire rope slings.
* Examine bespoke lifting and handling equipment.
* Evaluate manually operated lifting equipment such as chain hoists, wire rope machines and beam trolleys.
* Inspect power operated lifting equipment (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic powered systems and powered winches).
* Inspect runway beams and lightweight crane structures.
* Inspect electric overhead travelling cranes.
* Inspect offshore cargo carrying units.
* Perform mobile crane examinations.
* Carry out inspection and testing work to industry specifications, on site or in workshops.
* Complete necessary paperwork in line with set procedures and industry specifications.
* Assist with repairs and servicing of lifting equipment where required.
* Adhere to regulations surrounding health and safety, quality and environmental protection.
* Travel between different sites and workshops to work on common construction kit.
* Complete administration work in a fast‑paced office environment.
* Maintain a high level of organisation and commitment to work.
Qualifications
* Industry‑standard qualification from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) or equivalent.
* Experience of carrying out method statements and risk assessments.
* Good knowledge of inspection and testing techniques for different types of lifting equipment.
* In‑depth understanding of general engineering.
* Excellent personal organisational skills and attention to detail.
Skills
* Excellent knowledge of health and safety requirements.
* Passion for machinery and technical aspects of the industry.
* Ability to pick up new technical systems quickly.
* High level of organisation and commitment to your work.
How to Become a Lifting Equipment Inspector
Complete an industry‑standard training course. Under current guidelines, any capable person with experience can carry out inspections if they hold an LEA qualification. A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card may be required to work on a construction site.
Training Routes
* Level 2 NVQ Lifting Technician
* Level 2 Lifting Technician apprenticeship
* SVQ at SCQF Level 7 in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts
* Level 7 in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts
* Level 3 Supervising Lofting Operations
Work Experience
Work experience is essential to gaining employment in the construction industry. You could gain experience during school, through weekend or holiday work with a company or relative who is a lifting equipment inspector, or by applying directly to a company that supplies or maintains lifting equipment.
Salary
The expected salary varies with experience and location:
* Newly trained inspectors may start at £25,000.
* Experienced inspectors can earn up to £45,000.
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