Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £29,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hull, HU4 6PA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ENH-6794-1 |
Summary
Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer
Location: Hull (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 Hull.
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.