ATEX Inspector

ATEX Inspector (Electrical / Instrumentation) Avonmouth, Bristol Ongoing Work | CIS / LTD available £32.00 – £40.00 per hour (Depending on experience) We’re looking for an experienced ATEX Inspector to support ongoing work on a busy industrial / hazardous area site in Avonmouth. This is working with a specialist Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) contractor, delivering inspection, compliance, and maintenance services across high-risk environments including chemical, energy and process sectors. The Role You’ll be carrying out hazardous area inspections and compliance work across site, ensuring equipment and installations meet statutory and safety standards. Duties will include: * Conducting ATEX / DSEAR inspections on electrical and instrumentation equipment * Inspecting and verifying installations within hazardous areas * Identifying and reporting non-compliance and remedial actions * Supporting maintenance, testing and condition reporting activities * Ensuring documentation is completed to required standards * Working closely with engineers, supervisors and client teams The Environment * COMAH / high-hazard industrial site * Process / chemical / manufacturing setting * Strict safety, permit and compliance systems * Long-term programme of inspection and maintenance works What We’re Looking For * Strong experience working in hazardous areas on industrial or process sites * Proven background in inspection, compliance or maintenance within E&I * Ability to carry out detailed condition assessments and reporting * Confident working independently and as part of a wider EC&I team Essential: * CompEx 01–04 (minimum) * Previous practical inspection experience (not just CompEx qualified) Desirable: * CompEx 05–06 or further hazardous area qualifications * Experience on chemical, petrochemical, energy or heavy industrial sites Pay Rates * £32.00 – £40.00 per hour (depending on experience and inspection capability) * Ongoing work (not just a short-term contract) * Weekly pay * CIS or LTD payment options available Why Apply? * Long-term, stable work on a well-run industrial site * Opportunity to work with a specialist EC&I contractor operating across complex, hazardous environments * Consistent pipeline of work rather than short shutdown-only roles If you’ve got solid ATEX inspection experience and are looking for ongoing work in the Avonmouth / South West area, get in touch for more details