Job Description

Company Description
SGS are 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.
We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.
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.

Trainee Inspector - Pressure Equipment
Location: Field Based North West
Job Type: Full-time Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Trainee Pressure Equipment Inspector
Location: Field-Based (North West)
Job Type: Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8am - 4pm
No experience? No problem. We'll train you.
Join SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, and start your career in a rewarding and hands-on technical field. We're looking for a motivated individual to join our Industrial Services team as a Trainee Inspector - no previous experience in inspection is required. If you're practical, eager to learn, and have an interest in engineering or mechanics, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You'll Do (After Training):

• Carry out inspections on pressure equipment (we'll teach you everything you need to know)
• Learn to assess equipment in line with UK regulations and European standards
• Travel to client sites across the North West, working independently once fully trained
• Play a key role in helping businesses operate safely and legally

What We're Looking For:

• A hands-on, practical mindset - maybe you've worked with tools, in a trade, or enjoy fixing things in your spare time
• Comfortable using basic computer systems (like Microsoft Word and email)
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently once trained
• A full UK driving licence (essential for getting to client sites)

You'll Benefit From:

• Full training and mentoring from experienced Inspectors
• Support to gain industry-recognised qualifications
• A stable, full-time position with regular hours
• Career development opportunities within a global company

Qualifications
Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade A-C)
• A willingness to undergo training including Confined Spaces certification

Desirable (but not required):

• Any engineering, mechanical, or technical studies or experience
• An interest in safety, engineering, or inspection
• Previous hands-on work (e.g. mechanical, electrical, construction, trade roles)

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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