Job statistics for Machinery Safety Engineer
- Same-title openings
- 3
- Days open
- 1 day
- Cost of vacancy
- $136,400
Inspired Recruitment
Machinery Safety Engineer
Focus
Machine safety
Location
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Source
LinkedIn
Job description
UK Based | Regular UK Travel + Some International Travel£50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Machinery Safety Engineer to join a leading organisation specialising in machinery safety and compliance.This varied role combines hands-on engineering expertise with technical compliance activities, offering the chance to work with a wide range of machinery across multiple manufacturing sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in machinery safety inspections, CE/UKCA marking activities, technical file reviews, customer support, and machinery safety training.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for an engineer with a genuine enthusiasm for machinery and manufacturing and a strong understanding of machinery safety principles.
Essential Requirements
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Machinery Safety Engineer to join a leading organisation specialising in machinery safety and compliance.This varied role combines hands-on engineering expertise with technical compliance activities, offering the chance to work with a wide range of machinery across multiple manufacturing sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in machinery safety inspections, CE/UKCA marking activities, technical file reviews, customer support, and machinery safety training.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct machinery safety inspections across a variety of industrial environments.
- Provide technical guidance on safe machine design and machinery safety requirements.
- Support CE and UKCA marking compliance activities.
- Draft and review technical files and compliance documentation.
- Deliver machinery safety training to customers and stakeholders.
- Participate in accreditation and Approved Body compliance processes.
- Build strong relationships with customers through professional technical support.
We are looking for an engineer with a genuine enthusiasm for machinery and manufacturing and a strong understanding of machinery safety principles.
Essential Requirements
- Broad engineering experience with machinery used in manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with hazardous and complex machinery across a range of sectors.
- Hands-on experience in machinery design, development, maintenance, or engineering management.
- Mechanical Engineering degree (electrical engineering knowledge would be advantageous).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply first-principles thinking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical standards, regulations, and legal requirements.
- Ability to work impartially and professionally when assessing compliance.
- Experience in technical compliance.
- Knowledge of and UKCA Marking requirements.
- Previous involvement in safety assessments, certification, or conformity assessment activities.
- Salary of £50,000 - £65,000/pa
- Workplace pension
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career development opportunities
- UK and occasional international travel
- Immediate start
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