- Job Title: Machinery Safety Engineer
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Buxton (On-site)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive plus benefits
We’re looking to recruit an experienced Machinery Safety Engineer to join our growing team, providing expert technical support to clients across machinery safety, CE/UKCA compliance and PUWER. You’ll conduct inspections, assessments and factory audits, deliver specialist training, and advise clients on UK and EU machinery legislation and standards. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you’ll help develop new services, support business development and contribute to the continued growth of our machinery capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting inspections, testing, and conformity assessments for CE and UKCA machinery compliance in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended), and applicable A-Type, B-Type, and C-Type harmonised/designated standards for a wide range of machinery, production lines, Annex IV / Annex I machinery, and other electrical and mechanical products.
- Delivering technical training, seminars, and webinars to SGS colleagues, partners, and clients on machinery safety topics, including the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, PUWER, and associated harmonised standards, supporting capability development and business growth.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including assessment reports, inspection reports, certificates, and training materials, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, accreditation requirements, and client expectations.