Compliance Engineer

EGGER Group; Hexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global manufacturer as a Compliance Engineer at EGGER Group in Hexham, UK. You will ensure machinery aligns with UK regulations and collaborate with teams to enhance compliance strategies. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and relevant manufacturing experience, alongside a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Private Health Cash Plan

Annual Christmas bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Tailored training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in engineering required.
• Proven experience in engineering or compliance within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of compliance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PUWER assessments for machinery compliance.
• Support implementation of CE and UKCA marking requirements.
• Liaise with engineering teams on compliance in design.

Skills

PUWER assessments

CE marking processes

Machinery safety standards

Risk assessments

Health and safety legislation

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Solidworks PDM

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Compliance Engineer

EGGER is a leading global manufacturer of wood-based materials. At EGGER UK, we are proud of our advanced manufacturing facilities, strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and product innovation. We are now seeking a proactive Compliance Engineer to support legal compliance of machinery and processes across our manufacturing site.

Role Summary

As a Compliance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that machinery, equipment, and processes are compliant with UK legislative requirements, specifically PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), CE and UKCA marking standards. You will work closely with engineering, production, health and safety, and external suppliers to assess risks, develop compliance strategies, and provide technical support during machinery installation and modification.

Key Responsibilities

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 5595 Department: Other Technical / Production

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct PUWER assessments for existing and newly installed machinery.
• Support the implementation of UKCA and CE marking requirements, including relevant technical file documentation and conformity assessments.
• Liaise with Engineering and Projects teams to review machine design and specification to ensure compliance from concept to installation.
• Provide guidance on applicable UK and international machinery directives, regulations, and standards (e.g. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008, etc.).
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance register and manage technical files.
• Lead or support root cause investigations following compliance-related incidents.
• Liaise with third-party inspectors, notified bodies, and certification organisations where necessary.
• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on machinery compliance topics.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance systems and processes.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in an engineering or compliance-focused role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  
  

Strong working knowledge of

• PUWER assessments and application.
• CE and UKCA marking processes and requirements.
• Machinery safety standards (EN ISO 13849, EN 60204, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience of conducting risk assessments and compiling technical documentation.
• Familiarity with the Machinery Directive, Low Voltage Directive, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation in a manufacturing context.
  
  

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to complete).
• TÜV certification or similar training in machinery safety or functional safety.
• Experience using compliance or engineering documentation software (e.g., DOORS, Solidworks PDM).
• Project management skills and experience supporting capital machinery projects.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
  
  

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest, family-owned manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.
  
  

Your Chances and Benefits

• Learning and Development
• Health and Wellbeing Management
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible / Hybrid Policies
• Environmental and Sustainable
• Global Business
  
  

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wood Product Manufacturing

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