An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.
Role: Engineer Surveyor - Lift & Escalator - Chester
Location: Home based with daily travel to client sites and we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.
Package: £40,092 - £43,176 pa, Car Allowance of £5,000pa/Company Car, one-off retention bonus of up to £2,500, Fuel Card, OT available, Up to 12% Pension, Health Care, and other Flexible benefits
Make an impact doing work you can be proud of and contributing to a global mission to enhance safety standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future, shaping a world of trust, and a safer society for us all.
What’s in it for you?
1. Salary of £40,092 - £43,176
2. £5,000 pa car allowance/Company Car
3. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
4. Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
5. £2,500 one-off retention bonus as a reward for your commitment—payable in December 2025! (pro-rata for new starters).Annual Salary review
6. Enhanced level of support with a designated planner for your geographical area
7. Line Manager support through your dedicated Area Delivery Managers (ADM’s)
8. Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
9. Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
10. £40,000 training investment
Why work for Bureau Veritas?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. After all, we have been certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row.
At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to:
Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.
We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical know-how with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.
Role Purpose
To carry out high quality inspections ensuring various passenger lifts ( escalators, elevators and stairlifts ) is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements (BS EN81-1). To operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards with a clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery.
To produce and deliver inspection reports using Bureau Veritas’s best in class tools for on-site reporting and immediate client access to keep abreast of changes in relevant standards and legislation, acting as an advisor to high-profile clients and to deliver customer excellence, operating in the professional, friendly, and authoritative manner expected of all client-facing Bureau Veritas surveyors
What does it take to apply?
As you would expect from a globally trusted inspection provider, Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations and complies with regulations including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership and SAFed Standard SS01 compliance.
Candidate requirements for Mechanical Inspection roles are:
11. Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification
12. LEEA qualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but they are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification
13. Minimum three to five years’ post qualification experience working with relevant discipline specific equipment
14. Current Clean UK driving license
Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.
Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.
Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.