Inspectors of standards and regulations
£41,714
Average salary
37 hours
Average weekly hours
2.01%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Inspectors of standards and regulations
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3565
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, ships’ 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.
Common tasks include:
- examines building plans to ensure compliance with local, statutory and other requirements;
- inspects building structures, facilities and sites to determine suitability for habitation, compliance with regulations and for insurance purposes;
- inspects measuring and similar equipment in factories and visits street traders, shops, garages and other premises to check scales, weights and measuring equipment;
- 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;
- visits sites during construction and inspects completed installations of electricity, gas or water supply;
- draws attention to any irregularities or infringements of regulations and advises on ways of rectifying them;
- investigates industrial accidents or any complaints made by the public;
- verifies the weight of commercial vehicles, checks driver’s licence and hours worked;
- samples and tests river water, checks and advises on premises discharging effluent to prevent pollution;
- checks fishing licences and prevents illegal fishing;
- visits premises where animals are kept, advises on animal care and investigates complaints;
- undertakes other inspections including chemicals, drugs, flight operations, etc.;
- prepares reports and recommendations on all inspections made and recommends legal action where necessary.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess A levels/H grades, a degree or equivalent qualification, together with experience gained in employment. Professional qualifications, membership of professional bodies, postgraduate diplomas and NVQs/ SVQs at Levels 3 and 4 are available and may be required in some occupations. On-the-job training is available in some areas.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Equality focus: Inspectors of standards and regulations
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£38,064
Female average annual salary
£42,757
Male average annual salary
38
Female average weekly hours
36
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Inspectors of standards and regulations
Workforce gender: Inspectors of standards and regulations
Breakdown by region
£57,879
London - highest annual average salary
£31,807
West Midlands (England) - lowest annual average salary
41
Northern Ireland - Highest average weekly hours
32
East of England - Lowest average weekly hours
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Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£20,336)
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Highest annual salary (£0) at this age