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Lifting Equipment Examiner

Job in Somerset, Somerset County, England, UK
Listing for: Fusion Talent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60 GBP Hourly GBP 60.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lifting Equipment Examiner
Bridgwater, Somerset

£55 - £60p/h + Long Term Contract + Outside of IR35

Are you a Lifting Equipment Examiner with proven experience delivering LOLER 9.2 first thorough examinations and load testing of overhead and gantry cranes prior to first use?

Are you looking for a long-term, outside IR35 contract on a major UK nuclear project?

Fusion Talent is proud to be supporting a key provider to Hinckley Point

C. We are seeking an experienced and technically competent Lifting Equipment Engineer to carry out LOLER 9.2 Thorough Examinations and load testing on a wide range of lifting equipment.

The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and be responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant inspections and reports in line with current legislation and recognised industry standards.

The position is outside of IR35 and offers an immediate start.

Responsibilities:

* Carry out LOLER 9.2 Thorough Examinations, including load testing.

* Issue first Reports of Thorough Examination after installation.

* Inspect and examine:
Overhead travelling cranes, Bridge and gantry cranes, Support gantries, runway systems, Electric chain hoists and Lifting accessories.

* Liaison with the client and site teams, acting as the technical authority for cranes prior to them going into service.

Person:

* Lifting Equipment Examiner / Mechanical Inspector or similar

* Proven experience delivering LOLER 9.2 examinations and load testing prior to first use

* Strong experience with overhead travelling cranes, bridge and gantry cranes and runway systems

* LEEA Foundation Certificate (minimum – LEEA diplomas or SAFed SS01 highly advantageous)

* Strong working knowledge of LOLER and PUWER and relevant inspection standards

* Comfortable acting as technical authority on a high-hazard / nuclear environment

* Looking for a long-term contract on the UK’s largest nuclear project

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please apply via this advert or send a copy of your CV through the Fusion Talent website.

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Additional Information / Benefits
Long Term + Outside of IR35
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