Thorough Examination (TE) Engineer
Job Title: Thorough Examination (TE) Engineer
Location: Field-based (paid door-to-door, travel based on business requirements)
Surrey/Kent/Maidstone.
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Purpose
To carry out Thorough Examinations on materials handling and a wider range of lifting equipment across customer sites, ensuring inspections are completed in line with UKMHA GN28 guidance and company standards. The role is focused on delivering safe, accurate, and compliant inspections while maintaining clear communication with customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Thorough Examinations at customer sites
- Complete inspections in line with UKMHA GN28 guidance and company procedures
- Accurately identify, assess, and categorise defects, including safety-critical items
- Make clear determinations regarding the continued use of equipment, including identifying items that are not fit for service
- Produce clear, accurate, and compliant Thorough Examination reports within required timeframes
- Maintain consistency and quality in defect classification and reporting standards
- Adhere to all company and site-specific Health & Safety requirements
- Work collaboratively with the planning and support teams to ensure efficient service delivery
- Represent the company professionally at all times.
- Work flexibly across varying geographic areas in line with business and customer demands, including travel and overnight stays where required
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience carrying out Thorough Examinations on materials handling and a wider range of lifting equipment
- Strong working knowledge of UKMHA GN28 guidance
- Ability to identify and categorise defects in line with Thorough Examination standards
- Experience producing clear, accurate, and compliant inspection reports
- Good IT skills for completing digital reports and documentation
- Strong communication skills, particularly in customer-facing environments
- Full UK driving licence
Personal Attributes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Able to work independently in a field-based role
- Professional, reliable, and safety-focused
- Flexible approach to travel and workload
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Door-to-door pay
- Company van, fuel card, mobile phone, PPE, and tools provided
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Overtime opportunities
- Structured support from a dedicated planning and operations team
- Ongoing training and development
Additional Information
- This is a field-based role with travel driven by operational requirements
- Coverage will vary depending on customer demand and workload
- Regular travel is required, including overnight stays
- Engineers are supported by a central booking team handling scheduling and access arrangements
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have RTW in the UK?
- Do you require a visa? If so, what type of visa do you have?
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence? (Essential)
- This is a field-based role requiring regular travel and occasional overnight stays. Are you willing and able to travel throughout the UK?
- Do you have experience carrying out Thorough Examinations on forklifts, materials handling equipment, lifting equipment, or similar assets? (Must)
- Please provide details of the equipment you have carried out Thorough Examinations on. (Must)
- How many years of experience do you have carrying out Thorough Examinations?
- Do you have experience working to UKMHA GN28 guidance? (Must)
- Have you previously identified and classified defects in accordance with Thorough Examination standards? (Must)
- Are you confident making decisions regarding whether equipment is fit for continued service? (Must)
- Do you have experience producing Thorough Examination reports or similar inspection reports?
- Are you comfortable using tablets, mobile devices, and digital systems to complete inspection reports?
- Please describe your background within materials handling equipment, lifting equipment, engineering, inspection, or related industries.
- Do you currently hold any inspection, engineering, or lifting equipment qualifications? If yes, please provide details.
- This role is focused on inspection and compliance rather than servicing and repairs. Are you comfortable working in an inspection-focused position?
Work Location: On the road
