Lifting and Rigging Compliance Inspector

2 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Essential Air Solutions Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Due to continued business growth & success, Essential Safety Solutions are expanding our team to add an additional Lifting, Rigging and Height Safety PPE inspector to our Cairns team.

Responsibilities

  • Inspection, testing and tagging of our clients' lifting, rigging and height safety equipment in accordance with the Australian Standards relevant to that equipment.
  • Use of industry best-practice online reporting tools, ensuring the requirements of the inspection & testing have been correctly completed.
  • Proof Load testing of lifting equipment, in accordance with various Standards and methodologies using specialist industry specific equipment

    Manufacture & assembly of items of equipment for customers (custom chain slings, pick/pack/tag customer orders)
  • Installation and recertification of Height Safety Equipment and Engineered Height Safety Systems
  • Maintenance and repairs of equipment in line with vigorous Australian Standards requirements, and industry best practice

Personal attributes and skills

  • Personality, personality, personality. We can and will teach skills and technical aspects of the role, but personality fit to our team and culture is of upmost importance
  • Can do, positive attitude – fit & healthy, and not afraid of learning new skills and getting your hands dirty
  • Ability to work and communicate in a friendly collaborative manner with customers, suppliers and other staff members.
  • Basic computer skills, working with web applications and mobile applications on phone/tablets
  • A Driver's license is essential. Forklift, Height Safety and other High-Risk certificates desirable but not essential
  • An eye for detail and knowledge retention and a passion for health & safety

Works are performed on both customer sites and in our Smithfield workshop. Majority of works are conducted within Cairns local area.

Occasional travel and overnight stays to rural customers may be required

Extremely competitive hourly rate, plus overtime, uniform and phone. Qualified field-based inspectors are provided a vehicle including a portion of personal use.

About Us

Essential Safety Solutions is one of North Queensland's largest Lifting and Rigging Inspection service, with branch located in Smithfield.  We are fortunate and grateful to have an exceptionally strong customer base, and industry reputation.

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