Inspections Engineer

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability. 

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

• Job Title: Inspections Engineer
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours:  40 hours per week
• Location: Milford Haven with possible travel within Wales and M5 corridor
• Salary:  Competitive 

We are looking for an experienced Inspection Engineer, to be based primarily at one of our prestigious clients sites located close to Pembrokeshire, with the potential for occasional travel to other sites located along the M5 Corridor.

You will be part of our team of highly skilled experts in their field, in the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. You will be a strong team player, have excellent interpersonal skills open to new ideas and enjoy working with your colleagues in a friendly and supportive work environment to deliver a high service level to our clients. 

As an Inspection Engineer with SGS, you will act as a competent person, examining client’s assets to a high standard in a consistent and professional manner, ensuring compliance with current regulatory and statutory requirements. You will also ensure the quality and accuracy of examination records to report the ongoing suitability, defects, omissions and observations back to the client.

• Minimum level 4 qualification  (HND / HNC etc.) in a relevant engineering field
• Either a time served or Modern Apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Full Driving license valid in the UK.

Knowledge & Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of regulations such as PSSR, COMAH and PUWER is essential
• Industry Comprehensive experience of inspecting all types of pressure vessels, pipework and tankage steam pressure equipment, , ideally in one or more of the following industries:
  • LNG Plant/Refinery/Petrochemical
  • Non-LNG cryogenic plants
  • Critical National Infrastructure Installations (Upper Tier COMAH Sites)

• Knowledge of LOLER regulations and experience of inspecting lifting equipment, lifts/elevators and cranes would also be advantageous.
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces.

Desirable Technical Knowledge/Qualifications

• IOSH Working Safely
• IPAF Certificate
• Confined Space Certificate
• Working at Heights certificate

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria) 

• Immediate access to Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria) 

• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance 

• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays 

• An additional day off for your birthday 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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