ppe equipment inspector

PPE EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR role at MJ Quinn

Salary l £30,000

Hours l Monday- Friday between 6am-5pm (37.5 hrs)

AREA : Avon & Somerset and Devon & Cornwall

About Mj Quinn

MJ Quinn Integrated Services Ltd is a UK-based company specialising in delivering end-to-end infrastructure services across multiple industries, including telecommunications, utilities, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Established with a commitment to quality and innovation, MJ Quinn provides tailored solutions that integrate design, installation, maintenance, and project management. The company partners with leading organisations to execute complex projects, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a skilled workforce to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery. MJ Quinn's customer-focused approach and dedication to sustainability have solidified its reputation as a trusted provider in the infrastructure services sector.

The Asset Management department is a key part of the Logistics function, a shared service for the MJ Quinn Telecoms and Energy divisions. The department ensures that testing equipment and assets for use by in-field engineers are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant regulations.

The department consists of two main areas: an Audit team, responsible for in-field auditing of engineers and their equipment, and the Service Centre Tooling Workshop, responsible for the testing, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.

The Asset & PPE Auditor will have responsibility for the timely completion of in-field safety audits, inspection, calibration and PAT testing activities for engineers in their region. They will be responsible to ensure that engineers are working in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. The Asset & PPE Auditor will provide support to the in-field teams, by carrying out basic repairs and issuing replacement equipment where appropriate, in order to facilitate the engineer to work in a compliant manner.

• Ownership of the audits required for their dedicated region, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure business and regulatory needs are met
• Planning daily audit visits to in-field engineers, to ensure that inspections, calibrations and PAT testing are carried out prior to due dates
• Ensuring all auditing and PAT testing activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations
• Ensuring all equipment and assets inspected in-field are fit for purpose and in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, or that documented actions are taken for any items out of compliance
• Adhering to processes for auditing of safe working practices and equipment inspections
• Ensuring the accurate recording and scheduling of auditing activities in the relevant IT database/system
• Ensuring the accurate recording of any replacement equipment issued to engineers
• Working to contribute to the Auditing team's Key Performance Indicators for in-field inspection activities, for example percentage of audits completed according to required timeframe
• Carrying out inspections on engineers' vans, to enable the early identification and rectification of vehicle damage
• Maintaining van stock of spare parts and consumables, to facilitate inspections and in-field replacement of non-compliant equipment
• Attending training on new equipment or technology
• Assist in the training and education of users to ensure accurate and appropriate use of tooling and equipment
• Ensuring accreditations are up to date
• Acting as back-up for other auditors during periods of absence or high workload
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. This job description will be updated as and when the role changes or develops in line with company activities and role requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Telecommunications industry experience
• Demonstrated experience working according to key health and safety and regulatory requirements for equipment inspection and calibration

Desirable

• Auditing experience, in particular safety aspects of tooling/assets
• Experience working with Telecommunications test equipment
• Equipment PAT testing and calibration experience
• Experience in mechanical and electrical equipment testing and maintenance

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised and plan daily audit visits
• Time-management skills
• Organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with field-based engineers
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changes in a proactive manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to accurately keep records

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Excel and Outlook

• Minimum 5 GCSE passes (grade C or 4), including English and Maths
• Full UK driving licence (No more than 6 points)

Desirable

• Educated to A-level standard
• Auditing qualifications, e.g. Ladder inspection, harness inspection
• PAT Testing certification

• Free Parking
• 33 days holiday (25 + Bank holidays)
• Employee Bonus Scheme
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Contribution Pension Scheme
• Parental Leave and Pay
• Employee Reward and Recognition
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Gym & Retail Discounts.
• Life Assurance Benefit

Diversity Statement

MJ Quinn's are committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that all employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors are treated equally and fairly and not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of their background, disability or gender and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.