Mcs Technical Inspector

Heels & Brogues Recruitment are working with a well known client who are looking for a MCS Technical Inspector to join their dynamic and expanding team.

Job Title:MCS Technical Inspector

Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (37.5hours)

Benefits:

• Company car
• 30days holiday
• Great company pension contribution
• Health benefits

The MCS Technical Inspector supports the certification process by completing on-site technical inspections of live installations at clients' sites, ensuring compliance with MCS standards. The Technical Inspector uses their expertise to report on the work, noting good practices, areas for improvement, and non-conformities. Experienced auditors may also conduct head office assessments and support the recruitment and training of other Technical Inspectors.

Areas of Competence:

Air Source Heat Pump Design and Installation

Ground Source Heat Pump Design and Installation

Battery Storage

Photovoltaic Systems

Solar Heating Systems

Main Responsibilities for an MCS Technical Inspector:

• Verify retrofit designs before on-site technical inspections
• Conduct external technical inspections in line with MCS standards
• Write detailed, understandable technical reports
• Identify non-conformities and provide detailed reports
• Confirm completed non-conformances meet audit criteria
• Answer client inquiries regarding inspection reports
• Provide guidance within UKAS guidelines
• Conduct head office assessments of clients' quality management systems (QMS)
• Interview and train other Technical Inspectors
• Support and observe newly appointed Technical Inspectors

Qualifications:

Desirable qualifications for an MCS Technical Inspector include:

• MCS Awareness Course
• GDA or DEA or equivalent course (Retrofit Assessor)
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Relevant NVQ/qualifications for each applicable measure
• Health and Safety Qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH)
• Health and Safety Certificates relevant to each measure (e.g., manual handling, confined spaces, fire awareness, working at heights, Gas Safe, asbestos awareness)
• A1 Assessor

Competencies:

• Recognised electrical qualification (Electrotechnical Assessment Specification, Appendix 4)
• Registration with a Scheme Operator under relevant Building Regulations
• Awareness in asbestos and other health and safety issues
• Recognised heating qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ or SVQ in plumbing or heating & ventilation or gas or oil, Gas Safe (CCN1))
• Unvented cylinder/hot water systems qualification (G3)
• Water regulations training (WRAS)
• Short course or qualification in MCS technology (e.g., Biomass, Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal)
• BPEC Part L Energy Efficiency
• BPEC Level 3 Awards in Heat Pump Systems, Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems, and Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

Desirable attributes for the MCS Technical Inspector include:

Two years’ experience within the Eco Industry

Two years’ experience in inspecting, assessing, or technical monitoring (ideally to MCS standards)

Relevant experience in design and installation related technologies

Ability to build relationships with a wide range of peopleAttention to detail and use of initiative

Ability to follow procedures and audit trailsProblem-solving and decision-making ability