Job Description
Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer
Location: Gateshead (site-based with travel)
Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 per annum (based on experience)
Hours: 39 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm
Overtime: Available (as required, not scheduled)
About the Role
Our client is looking for a Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer to join their experienced engineering team in Gateshead.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the lifting and engineering industry. No previous inspection experience is required – they provide a structured 2-year training programme leading to full qualification and ongoing employment as a Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer.
The role is hands-on and varied. Some days you may be working outdoors on customer sites, handling and inspecting heavy lifting equipment in all weather conditions. Other periods may be spent in a clean warehouse environment methodically inspecting equipment. This variety is a key part of the role.
Training and Career Development:
* Fully supported 2-year training programme.
* Gain multiple LEEA qualifications.
* On-the-job mentoring from experienced Engineers.
* Clear progression to fully qualified Inspection Engineer upon successful completion.
* Long-term, secure employment with ongoing development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Inspection and testing of lifting equipment in accordance with regulations and company procedures.
* Assisting Senior Engineers on customer sites and in the workshop.
* Accurately recording inspection results using an iPad-based system.
* Manual handling of lifting equipment as part of daily work.
* Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
* Working as part of a close-knit engineering team.
About You
Our client is looking for someone who:
* Is reliable, hardworking, and committed to building a career.
* Understands the role has a physical element, including manual handling and outdoor work.
* Is a good team player, willing to learn from experienced Engineers.
* Is detail-oriented with a strong focus on doing the job properly.
* Is IT literate, comfortable using an iPad for inspection documentation.
* Holds a full UK driving licence.
No experience is required – full training is provided. However, any background in engineering, construction, mechanical work, lifting equipment, or similar practical roles would be an advantage.
What Our Client Offers:
* Salary of £27,000 – £29,000, depending on experience
* Overtime opportunities
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Standard company pension
* All PPE, tools, and iPad provided
* Company transport supplied when required
* Fully funded training and professional qualifications
* Supportive, experienced engineering team
* A genuine long-term career path in a specialist industry
Why Join Our Client?
If you’re someone with some life experience who wants more than just a job and you’re prepared to work hard, learn a specialist trade, and commit to a career – this role offers a solid future in a respected engineering sector.