Crane and Lifting Equipment Inspection Specialist

We are hiring Would you like to make broad use of your technical expertise and see concretely how it affects people’s everyday lives and safety? At Kiwa, we ensure that society’s critical equipment operates safely and efficiently, and we are now looking for a new expert to join our team. The role You will be responsible for inspecting various cranes and lifting equipment and assessing their compliance in diverse customer environments, including industrial, construction and logistics sites. You will combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving and provide customers with guidance during inspections. You will be supported by Kiwa’s extensive, respected and skilled workforce. Location: West Finland region, with Kiwa’s Turku office as the employment location. Nature of the work: Independent, mobile expert work that involves travelling to various customer sites in Finland. What we expect Technical education: You have suitable technical education in mechanical engineering, vehicles, electrical engineering, automation or another comparable technical field. Your education may be, for example, a vocational qualification, a specialist vocational qualification or an engineering degree. Technical expertise and a genuine interest in inspection work are essential; the role will be tailored to your skills and educational background. Experience: You have strong practical experience with cranes, lifting equipment, industrial maintenance, technical inspections or other technical equipment and machinery. You can apply your expertise independently in the varied operating environments of different customer sectors. Desire to develop and make an impact: You are interested in using your skills and learning new things in meaningful work. You want your work to help improve safety in society. Technical problem-solving skills: You are interested in technical equipment, its safe use and solving problems. Interaction skills: You enjoy working with customers and can communicate inspection findings clearly, both in writing and verbally. You want to provide a helpful inspection service. Independent approach to work: You are used to taking responsibility for your work, making technical assessments and working with customers as an expert. You can also plan your own working days. Language skills: Fluent Finnish is required. English and Swedish are considered an advantage. Driving licence: The role requires a driving licence and the ability to use your own car. What we offer Technology and customers at the centre: You will have a responsible, independent role where you can apply and further develop your technical expertise while providing customers with a high-quality service experience. We provide comprehensive onboarding and a training pathway for the role. Professional development: We offer opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and train in new areas, supporting your growth as an inspection-industry expert. Meaningful work: Your results will be directly reflected in improved safety and customer satisfaction. Community and flexibility: You will work as part of an expert team in a flexible environment where the work is independent and mobile. Reliability: Kiwa is Finland’s leading technical inspection services company and invests in employee wellbeing and continuous skills development. Learn more about us Kiwa’s values and strategy Read our career stories YouTube: The work of a lift inspector Applying Join us in creating a safer, more reliable and more sustainable society. Submit your application, including your salary request, by 8 November 2026 at 23:50. For more information about the role, contact Regional Manager Christian Sjöblom by phone at 040 353 0387 or by email at etunimi.sukunimi@kiwa.com. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions! Kiwa is one of the world’s largest testing, inspection and certification companies. Through separate companies, we also provide consulting, training and digital services to our customers. Our work builds trust in our customers’ products, services, processes, management systems and employees. Kiwa Finland provides services with around 700 experts. The Kiwa Group has more than 13,000 experts worldwide. Read more at www.kiwa.com/fi.