Plant Inspector

CP29102

Plant Inspector / LOLER Inspector / Plant Compliance Engineer

Northampton | £40,000+ DOE | Company Van + Fuel Card | Private Medical Cover

Are you an experienced Plant Inspector, LOLER Inspector, Plant Engineer, or Construction Plant Engineer looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your work directly impacts safety, compliance, and fleet standards?

We're looking for a knowledgeable Plant Inspector to join our team in Northampton, carrying out LOLER and PUWER inspections across a modern fleet of construction plant, lifting equipment, and machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance Engineer, Plant Surveyor, or Inspection Engineer who wants a stable, well-supported role with excellent benefits and a healthy work-life balance.

What's on Offer?

Salary from £40,000+, with flexibility for the right candidate
Company van and fuel card
Company phone and equipment provided
5% employer pension contribution
Private medical cover
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Long-term career stability with a growing business

The Role

As a Plant Inspector, Compliance Inspector, or LOLER Inspection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring company plant and equipment remains safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out LOLER inspections on plant, machinery, chains, and lifting equipment
Completing PUWER inspections across a diverse fleet of construction plant and equipment
Producing inspection reports, certificates, and compliance documentation
Conducting quality control inspections on repairs completed by Plant Fitters and Service Engineers
Completing off-hire inspections of company-owned assets
Monitoring equipment condition and identifying potential issues before they become costly failures
Providing technical support and guidance to site teams and the wider plant department
Assisting with technical investigations, warranty claims, and equipment queries
Carrying out occasional light fitting duties such as jump-starting machinery and replacing fuel filters

About You

We're interested in hearing from candidates currently working as a Plant Inspector, LOLER Inspector, Plant Engineer, Workshop Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Compliance Engineer, Lifting Equipment Inspector, Crane Inspector, Machinery Inspector, Asset Inspector, or Construction Plant Surveyor.

You will ideally have:

Relevant NVQ qualification in Plant Maintenance, Plant Inspection, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
Experience carrying out LOLER and PUWER inspections
Strong knowledge of construction plant, machinery, and lifting equipment
Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Good IT skills with experience producing reports and compliance documentation
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety and compliance
Full UK driving licence

This role would suit someone looking to move from a Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Workshop Engineer, Service Technician, or Plant Compliance role into a dedicated inspection and quality-focused position.

Apply today to join a business that values technical expertise, safety, and high standards across its plant fleet.

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy