Plant Equipment Inspector

Plant Tool Inspector

Location: Wigan
£29,000 - £37,000 per annum
26-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Plant Inspector to join a busy engineering and fabrication operation. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in fabrication, welding, plant, or engineering who possess strong organisational and IT skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tools and equipment are accurately inspected, tracked, and recorded, supporting operational efficiency and enabling costs to be correctly allocated where necessary.

The Role

Working closely with the fabrication and operations teams, you will be responsible for inspecting tools and equipment entering and leaving the fabrication department, recording condition reports, and maintaining accurate asset records.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a combination of practical engineering activities and administration.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect tools and equipment entering and leaving the fabrication department
Record condition, wear, damage, and missing items
Maintain accurate inspection and asset records
Use Excel, Word, and internal systems to track equipment movements and status
Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
Support the recovery and recharge of costs back to site operations where appropriate
Liaise with fabrication, workshop, and operational teams regarding equipment condition and availability
Promote high standards of housekeeping, safety, and compliance

About You

Ideal Candidate

Experience within fabrication, welding, engineering, plant, or construction environments
Understanding of equipment, tooling, or plant inspection processes
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication and organisational skills
Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general IT systems

Key Skills & Attributes

Methodical and organised approach
Strong record-keeping and administration skills
Practical engineering awareness
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
Reliable and proactive attitude
Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 17:00
Friday: 07:30 - 13:00
Total: 41.5 hours per week

What's on Offer?

Salary between £29,000 and £37,000 per annum
Realistic earning expectation circa £35,000
26-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity
25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation
Long-term career prospects and development opportunities

Apply Today

If you have experience within engineering, fabrication, welding, plant, or equipment inspection and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed