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Who we are in a nutshell. 

At BES Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland.  That means it’s our job to help keep our customers' assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe.  And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple. 

For this role we are looking for Machinery Engineer Surveyors located around the M4, preferably in the Oxford, Abingdon and Reading area.

What will you be doing? 

As a Machinery Engineer Surveyor for BES Group, you will be inspecting, testing and reporting on industrial machinery from passenger lifts and escalators, to MEWP’s, forklift trucks and cranes, delivering an excellent service and helping make sure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day. 

You will: 

Carry out rigorous inspections to identify defects and help prevent potential, avoidable incidents  

Complete detailed reports 

Ensure all customers are compliant with vital regulations that help govern their industry (including LOLER and PUWER)  

Always provide the exceptional level of customer service expected from our team, whilst representing our brilliant company professionally  

As part of our team, you will get:  

A minimum standard starting salary of £40,500, depending on experience and location 

Salary uplifts after one- and two-years continuous services 

Moving to £46,785 after one year,  

Moving to £51,858 after 2 years’ service 

£5,500 annual car cash allowance  

Paid travel time during your working day 

Up to 10% pension contribution 

2 x life cover 

Enhanced maternity / adoption leave 

Annual salary review  

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays 

An additional day’s holiday for your birthday every year 

Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme 

Opportunity for flexible working 

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme  

Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal 

Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme 

Company wide volunteering scheme 

Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity 

What’s more, our approach to training is impressive, even if we do say so ourselves!  We are well known for setting the benchmark high when it comes to training and if your application is successful, you will join our award winning, 8-16 week, Engineer Surveyor training program. 

To be join our team, you will need:  

An Engineering qualification at Level 4 and a strong level of practical experience 

Hands on experience working with various types of machinery such as forklift trucks, Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, cranes and passenger lifts 

The ability to communicate complex and technical problems with ease  

A good level of IT and literacy skills in order to complete detailed customer reports via tablets and mobile phones 

We want you to be you 

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.   

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us.  At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple. 

What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.  

Go for it!  Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for. 

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”.   We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy!  Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.  

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else