SERVICE CENTRE EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR

Hours of Work

07:30 - 15:30 (37.5 hours)

Rate of Pay

£28,000 - £30,000

Work Location

Knowsley

Travel Requirements

No

Department Overview

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.

Job Objective

The Equipment Inspector will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and processing equipment within the Service Centre at the Knowsley Logistics Centre. This includes equipment returned from engineers' vans and equipment being prepared and issued. The role ensures all assets are safe, compliant, and correctly recorded within company systems prior to reissue.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and assess equipment and PPE returned from field engineers' vans
• Carry out pre-issue inspections to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and compliant before being issued
• Perform PAT testing, calibration checks, and basic functional testing in line with regulations and company procedures
• Identify defective, damaged, or non-compliant items and ensure appropriate actions are taken (repair, quarantine, or disposal)
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance where appropriate within the Service Centre capability
• Accurately record all inspection, testing, repair, and issue activities within internal systems
• Ensure full traceability of assets, including returned, repaired, and newly issued equipment
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and internal procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment within the Service Centre
• Support continuous improvement of inspection, testing, and logistics processes
• Attend training relating to new equipment, systems, or regulatory requirements

Person Specification 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 inspections
• Time-management skills
• Organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• 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

Qualifications Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE passes (grade C or 4), including English and Maths

Desirable

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

Holiday Entitlements

33 days, inclusive of bank holidays and company shutdowns.

Benefits

2 x death in service benefit, healthcare plan, cycle scheme & company contribution pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity.

Diversity Statement

MJ Quinn is 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.

MJ Quinn welcomes 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.