Inspectors of Standards and Regulations

Inspectors of standards and regulations undertake investigations and inspections to verify and ensure compliance with acts, regulations and other requirements in respect of: buildings, weights, measures and trade descriptions; the installation and safety of electrical, gas and water supplies and equipment; marine pollution, shipsâ€™ structures, equipment and accommodation; the treatment of animals; the operation of commercial vehicles; the welfare, health and safety in factories and all work sites subject to the provisions in the Factory Acts.

More about this Career

Average Salary

£29559

New workers start around £19500. Normal pay is £29559 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £59676.

Jobs

2070

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.

Daily Tasks

Prepares reports and recommendations on all inspections made and recommends legal action where necessary.
Undertakes other inspections including chemicals, drugs, flight operations, etc..
Visits premises where animals are kept, advises on animal care and investigates complaints.
Checks fishing licences and prevents illegal fishing.
Samples and tests river water, checks and advises on premises discharging effluent to prevent pollution.
Verifies the weight of commercial vehicles, checks driverâ€™s licence and hours worked.
Investigates industrial accidents or any complaints made by the public.
Draws attention to any irregularities or infringements of regulations and advises on ways of rectifying them.
Visits sites during construction and inspects completed installations of electricity, gas or water supply.
Inspects factories and other work sites to ensure adequate cleanliness, temperature, lighting and ventilation, checks for fire hazards and inspects storage and handling arrangements of dangerous materials.
Inspects measuring and similar equipment in factories and visits street traders, shops, garages and other premises to check scales, weights and measuring equipment.
Inspects building structures, facilities and sites to determine suitability for habitation, compliance with regulations and for insurance purposes.
Examines building plans to ensure compliance with local, statutory and other requirements.

Skills Employers are looking for

Soft Skills

Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work

Reading Comprehension

75
Active Listening

74
Monitoring

73
Speaking

72
Writing

69
Active Learning

69
Critical Thinking

69
Mathematics

67
Learning Strategies

65
Science

64