Mcs Technical Inspector

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Simply Certification Limited Full time

**About us**

Launched in 2020, we are a certification body that provides assessments, training and certification for ISO and PAS 2030 standards.

Our team is made up of industry experts, assessors, and support staff to ensure a smooth process to gain certification. Whether our clients are looking to gain certification for the first time or looking to transfer from another provider we will work with them to enable a seamless and enjoyable experience.

We pride ourselves on putting our customers first; making sure our customers enjoy the experience of working with us.

We are looking for more customer focused, bright and team spirited individuals to join our vibrant and fun team.

The role of the MCS Technical Inspector is to support the certification process by completing On-Site Technical Inspections. These inspections are carried out on live installations at our Clients site against the MCS standards.

The Inspectors role is to use their knowledge, experience and expertise in their chosen field, to report on the work being carried out, recording observations of good practice, areas of improvement or non-conformities against the MCS standards.

A more experienced auditor may be able to complete Head Office Assessments and support the recruitment of other Technical Inspectors as detailed below.

Technical Inspectors can be competent in 1 or more of the following areas:

- Air Source Heat Pump Design
- Air Source Heat Pump Installation
- Ground Source Heat Pump Design
- Ground Source Heat Pump Installation
- Battery Storage
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Solar Heating Systems

**Responsibilities**:
Main Responsibilities
- Verify Retrofit Designs prior to attending an On-Site Technical Inspection
- To carry out external Technical Inspections onsite in line with MCS standards
- Write up detailed technical reports that are easy to understand
- Identify any areas of non-conformities and provide details in technical inspection reports
- Confirm that completed non-conformances meet the audit criteria
- Answer client enquiries regarding any inspection reports
- To offer guidance to multiple businesses across the eco industry within UKAS guidelines

Other Responsibilities May Include
- Carrying out Head Office Assessments (looking at our clients QMS (Quality Management System)
- Providing training on our audit reporting system to other Technical Inspectors
- Conducting observations and supporting newly appointed Technical Inspectors in the same role

**Qualifications**:
It would be desirable for an MCS Technical Inspector to hold the following qualifications:

- MCS Awareness Course
- GDA or DEA or Equivalent Course (Retrofit Assessor)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- Relevant NVQ/Qualifications for each applicable measure (see table below)
- A Health and Safety Qualification (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH)
- Health and Safety Certificates Relevant to Each Measure (Manual Handling, Confined Spaces, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights, Gas Safe, Asbestos Awareness)
- A1 Assessor

The list of possible competencies is so vast that only a selection of competencies are noted below to provide you with an idea of what a competent designer/installer may require.
- A recognised electrical qualification that satisfies the requirements of Electrotechnical Assessment Specification, Appendix 4 published by the I ET
- Registration with a Scheme Operator authorised under the relevant Building Regulations
- Where relevant to the scope of work being undertaken, the Electrician/s must show awareness in asbestos and other related health and safety issues such as manual handling, working at heights and fire safety
- A recognised heating qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ or SVQ in plumbing or heating & ventilation or gas or oil or equivalent certification, Gas Safe (CCN1) The student must be capable of installing a wet central heating circuit
- Registration with a Scheme Operator authorised under the relevant Building Regulations
- An industry recognised unvented cylinder/hot water systems and safety course or qualification (G3)
- Water regulations training recognised by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS)
- An industry recognised short course or qualification in the particular MCS technology e.g. Biomass, Heat Pumps or Solar Thermal
- BPEC Part L Energy Efficiency
- Competencies such as cable or component sizing are normally addressed as part of installer and PV short courses or qualifications
- BPEC Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits)
- BPEC Heat pump system (NOS Mapped)
- BPEC Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems
- BPEC Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

It would be desirable for the MCS Technical Inspector hold the following experience, knowledge, skills and competencies:

- Two years’ experience within Eco Industry
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