SGS

Inspections Engineer

SGS  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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
  • Salary: Competitive + Car or Allowance + Bonus
  • Field Based covering Oxford, Cambridge, Northampton up to the Midlands

We are looking for a competent and professional Inspector to deliver independent, high‑quality technical inspections across a range of industrial assets. Acting on behalf of SGS, you will assess asset condition against defined specifications, apply sound engineering judgement, and report findings with integrity, accuracy, and impartiality.

This is a safety‑critical role within a Type A inspection body, requiring strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in health, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out statutory and non‑statutory inspections safely, accurately, and on time, ensuring all findings are independently assessed, objectively reported, and compliant with quality standards, customer requirements, and KPIs.
  • Apply sound technical and engineering judgement, using knowledge of asset failure and degradation mechanisms to support inspection decisions and provide limited technical and legislative guidance within defined scope.
  • Maintain full compliance with inspection scopes, procedures, policies, and reporting guidelines, acting at all times with integrity .
  • Proactively manage health, safety, and environmental risks by conducting robust risk assessments, using SGS‑issued equipment correctly, and championing safe working behaviours in line with legislation and company policy.
  • Support departmental performance by providing technical guidance to colleagues and delivering all inspection activities in a commercially focused manner that contributes to service quality and profitability.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Engineering Technician level qualification, ONC with relevant experience, or recognised engineering apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (RG Categories 3, 4(a) or 4(b)).
  • Good working understanding of LOLER, PSSR and NDT techniques
  • Awareness of SAFed technical guidance applicable to statutory inspection activities.
  • Willingness to undertake further training identified during induction and throughout employment to maintain accredited scope.
  • Full Valid Driving Licence for use in the UK

Desirable

  • HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline (RG Category 2).
  • Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution (IEng level or equivalent), with a strong CPD and statutory inspection training record.
  • Industry certifications such as CCSNG Passport to Safety, LEEA qualifications, IOSH Working Safely, IPAF, Confined Space, Working at Height, and Wire Rope Examiner.

Additional Information

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)
  • 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
  • Retailer Discounts
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas Vouchers
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives
  • Discounted Gym Membership

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.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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