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Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Plant - Preston/Blackburn
Bureau Veritas
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
Location : Home based with daily travel to client sites and we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas. Package : £40,092 starting salary, Car Allowance of £5,000 pa or Company Car, £2,500 retention fee paid at the end of the year, OT available, Fuel Card, Up to 12% Pension, Health Care, and other Flexible benefits Make an impact doing work you can be proud of and contributing to a global mission to enhance safety standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future, shaping a world of trust, and a safer society for us all. Role Purpose: To carry out high quality inspections ensuring various lifting equipment (MEWPS, HIAB, Cranes, FLT’s) is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements under LOLER & PUWER. To operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards with a clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery. To produce and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas’s best in class tools for on-site reporting and immediate client access to keep abreast of changes in relevant standards and legislation, acting as an advisor to high-profile clients and to deliver customer excellence, operating in the professional, friendly, and authoritative manner expected of all client-facing Bureau Veritas surveyors. What does it take to apply? As you would expect from a globally trusted inspection provider, Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations and complies with regulations including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance. Candidate requirements for Mechanical Inspection roles are: • Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification • LEEA qualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but they are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification • Minimum three years post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment • Current Clean UK driving license What’s in it for you? • Starting salary £40,092 • £5,000 pa car allowance (company car option available) • £2,500 retention fee paid at the end of the year • Annual Salary review • Enhanced level of support with a designated planner for your geographical area • Line Manager support through your dedicated Area Delivery Managers (ADM’s) • Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance • Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services • £40,000 training investment Why work for Bureau Veritas? Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. After all, we have been certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row. At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to: Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction. We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical know-how with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.