EU Safety Engineering Expert, Safety Engineering (EU & Rest of World)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join its team in London. The role involves ensuring compliance with EU machinery safety standards, validating safety solutions, and enhancing operational excellence across various facilities. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in safety engineering and risk management, along with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Safety Engineering risk management focusing on machinery safety to EU standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Certifications such as CMSE and FS Engineer are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high safety standards across Fulfillment Centers and Delivery Stations.
• Validate vendor-proposed safety solutions and ensure compliance.
• Conduct machinery inspections and train personnel on safety policies.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Safety Engineering risk management

Knowledge of EU machinery safety regulations

Knowledge of robotics and automated conveyor systems

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)

Master's degree or equivalent

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EU Safety Engineering Expert, Safety Engineering (EU & Rest of World), London

Client: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 98e6e0ae8faf

Job Views: 37

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, and healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing.

To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join the Safety Engineering team supporting International Operations.

Key job responsibilities

The individual will play a critical role in ensuring high standards of safety are integrated into systems and processes across new and legacy Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, and Delivery Stations outside North America. The successful candidate will validate vendor-proposed technical safety solutions and collaborate with internal engineering and maintenance teams to ensure compliance with safety standards for equipment. The role requires a Safety-Risk Manager with detailed knowledge of EU machinery safety regulations, engineering best practices, and procedural controls to reduce risks to operators and maintainers. Knowledge of robotics and automated conveyor systems is also essential.

Responsibilities include supporting various projects, participating in the Capital Approval Review process, liaising with cross-functional teams, defining safety standards, supporting procurement and design processes, conducting machinery inspections, and training personnel on safety policies. The role emphasizes technical expertise, industry innovation, and strategic influence to enhance safety and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications at an advanced level
• A Bachelor degree or equivalent in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
• Extensive experience in Safety Engineering risk management, focusing on machinery safety to EU standards and directives

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience with technology, lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies
• Master's degree or equivalent
• Certifications such as CMSE – Certified Machinery Expert, FS Engineer – Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61508)