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Posted 05 August, 2026

Trainee Lifting Equipment Examiner

M Group
Normanton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?As an organisation, there is little we dont do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom.This role is in our Plant & Fleet department, Plant & Fleet supports teams across our business with their vehicle, plant and specialist equipment needs. Offering hire solutions that are commercially effective, reliable, safe and compliant.Want to come and be a part of it?What will you be doing? Inspect and assess returned lifting equipment, identifying any damage or maintenance needs.Liaise with the STE Office team regarding equipment condition and required actions.Accurately book equipment back into the warehouse, ensuring records are maintained and deadlines are met.Conduct and certify scheduled on-site equipment inspections.Ensure compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations during inspections and examinations.Travel across the UK, often at short notice, with occasional overnight stays required.Actively participate in safety initiatives, including Time Out For Safety, risk assessments, and housekeeping audits.Contribute to continuous improvement through safety leadership teams, accountability meetings, and the Permit to Work system.Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.Transport equipment to and from construction sites, including the handling of articulated lorries.Operate Fork Lift Trucks (FLT) and Telehandlers as required.What youll bring A keen, positive, can-do attitudeReady to get started on a career based roleFull UK Driving LicenseWilling to travel and occasionally stay away from home for short periodsThe ability to carry out physically demanding workWhats in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers; Discretionary bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysRecommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!About usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWere open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWere together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWere ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.#MGroupTPBN1_UKTJ