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Trainee Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 15 December 2025
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

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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.

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