Job Description

Plant Tool Inspector

Location: Wigan

£29,000 - £37,000 per annum

26-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Plant Inspector to join a busy engineering and fabrication operation. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in fabrication, welding, plant, or engineering who possess strong organisational and IT skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tools and equipment are accurately inspected, tracked, and recorded, supporting operational efficiency and enabling costs to be correctly allocated where necessary.

The Role

Working closely with the fabrication and operations teams, you will be responsible for inspecting tools and equipment entering and leaving the fabrication department, recording condition reports, and maintaining accurate asset records.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a combination of practical engineering activities and administration.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect tools and equipment entering and leaving the fabrication department

Record condition, wear, damage, and missing items

Maintain accurate inspection and asset records

Use Excel, Word, and internal systems to track equipment movements and status

Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner

Support the recovery and recharge of costs back to site operations where appropriate

Liaise with fabrication, workshop, and operational teams regarding equipment condition and availability

Promote high standards of housekeeping, safety, and compliance

About You

Ideal Candidate

Experience within fabrication, welding, engineering, plant, or construction environments

Understanding of equipment, tooling, or plant inspection processes

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good communication and organisational skills

Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general IT systems

Key Skills & Attributes

Methodical and organised approach

Strong record-keeping and administration skills

Practical engineering awareness

Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

Reliable and proactive attitude

Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 17:00

Friday: 07:30 - 13:00

Total: 41.5 hours per week

What's on Offer?

Salary between £29,000 and £37,000 per annum

Realistic earning expectation circa £35,000

26-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity

25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation

Long-term career prospects and development opportunities

Apply Today

If you have experience within engineering, fabrication, welding, plant, or equipment inspection and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you