Certex UK is a distributor of steel wire rope, associated lifting products, and services within the lifting industry and a training provider. We are the market leader in lifting and lifting accessories in the UK, we hold the largest amount of wire rope and lifting accessories in stock in Europe. We have an exciting opportunity for an Inspection Engineer to join our team based at our customer’s site in Shotton. We are committed to providing a working environment in which all our employees are able to realise their full potential and to contribute to our business success by providing equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation. Main Responsibilities: Thorough examination of crane ropes, door winch ropes, and accumulator ropes. Rope change outs on overhead electric travelling cranes, change outs of accumulator counterweight ropes and door winch ropes. Regularly working at heights of up to 20 metres on cranes, some work up to 30 metres high on top levels of plant though on walkways with handrails. Regularly handling and lifting wire ropes up to 35mm diameter. Thorough examination and tagging of wire rope slings, web slings, shackles and eyebolts and general loose lifting equipment. Thorough examination of fall arrest harnesses and lanyards On the day amendments to risk and method statements as required if job circumstances change. Information input via a tablet. Personal Qualities and Key Skills: Hard working, enthusiastic and self-motivated. Able to work well within a team and have excellent communication skills whilst having the initiative, self-motivation and confidence to work alone. Well organised, honest and driven. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good timekeeping and ability to work to deadlines. A positive attitude towards hard work. A good team spirit and willingness to quickly learn new skills. Must be physically fit, motivated and have a head for heights. Technical Knowledge/Qualifications: A good working knowledge of the operations Certex will provide approved training for following : Wire rope examination Lifting equipment examination Harness and lanyard inspection The candidate would be expected to have completed LEEA part 1 and 2 within 2 years of start date Key Behaviours: Respectful to all Co-Workers, Customers, and all other contacts. To professionally represent the company to all employees, customers, and all other contacts. To maintain a clean and tidy workspace and any communal areas. Pro-actively contribute to a safe working environment. Conscientiously adhere to all Company policies and procedures. Pro-actively contribute to the continuous improvement and sustainability of the company. Positive role model - behaves with integrity and demonstrates Axinter’s core values. What We Offer: In return, we offer a competitive salary package commensurate to experience which includes the following benefits: Contributory pension scheme paid through salary sacrifice. 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays 4x salary death in service life insurance benefit Cycle to work Scheme. Free private medical insurance (after 2 years’ service) About Us: Certex UK belongs to the Lifting Solutions Group within Axel Johnson International, which comprises more than 200 companies and employs 5,700 individuals in 34 countries. Axel Johnson International is in turn part of Axel Johnson, a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally. Axel Johnson has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasising sustainable progress and collaboration. The focus lies on the acquisition and development of companies specialising in technical components and industrial solutions.