Field Safety Engineer - EMEA

ACS Performance; Greater London; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Performance is recruiting a Field Safety Engineer to support customers across industrial and manufacturing settings in the UK and beyond. The role combines remote work with frequent field visits to assess machinery, document energy sources and implement safe isolation practices.

You will develop LOTO procedures, install safety labels, and train client teams to ensure compliance with safety standards. A strong engineering background and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical/electromechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance, automation, or machinery safety.
• Willingness to travel extensively and hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments of machinery and safety requirements.
• Identify, photograph and document energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.).
• Develop visual lockout/tagout procedures using specialist software.
• Install safety labels, tags and signage at machine isolation points.
• Train customer teams in safe isolation practices and software use.
• Audit existing safety procedures and recommend improvements.
• Identify suitable safety equipment and solutions to support compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial safety

Machinery safety

LOTO procedures

Training delivery

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Job vacancy - Field Safety Engineer - EMEA

Location: UK - Remote / Field-Based
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a technically minded Field Safety Engineer to work with customers across industrial and manufacturing environments, helping improve machinery safety and prevent accidents caused by hazardous energy.

This hands-on, customer-facing role involves assessing machinery, documenting energy sources, developing safe isolation procedures, installing safety labels and equipment, and delivering customer training.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments of machinery and safety requirements.
• Identify, photograph and document electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other energy sources.
• Develop visual lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures using specialist software.
• Install safety labels, tags and signage at machine isolation points.
• Train customer teams in safe isolation practices and software use.
• Audit existing safety procedures and recommend improvements.
• Identify suitable safety equipment and solutions to support compliance.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in electrical, electromechanical engineering or industrial safety, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least three years' experience in industrial maintenance, automation, machine commissioning or machinery safety.
• Practical experience working with electrical, mechanical and fluid systems in manufacturing environments.
• Relevant electrical or health and safety qualifications, such as IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent, would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, with over 50% travel required.

Location and Travel

This is a remote, field-based position, with flexibility regarding the successful candidate's UK location. You must be comfortable travelling regularly to customer sites across the EMEA region and have reliable access to transport links.