Machinery Safety Engineer

SGS; Buxton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical

Pension & Life Assurance

Annual leave + holidays

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced Machinery Safety Engineer to join our on-site team in Buxton. The role covers inspections, testing, and conformity assessments for CE/UKCA compliance, plus delivering technical training and client advisory on machinery safety legislation and standards.

The successful candidate will help grow SGS’s machinery capability, develop new services, and support business development, working across a broad range of machinery and automated systems in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with a broad range of machinery and automated systems.
• Practical experience using inspection and testing equipment for safety assessments.
• Knowledge of machinery safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections, testing, and conformity assessments for CE/UKCA compliance.
• Delivering technical training and webinars on machinery safety topics.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Machinery Safety

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

PUWER

Electrical safety

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s C&P (Connectivity and Products) services help businesses ensure product safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—covering everything from manufacturing to distribution across various consumer goods sectors.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an industrial environment involving a broad range of machinery, automated systems, and associated equipment. You will also have practical experience using inspection, testing, and measurement equipment relevant to machinery safety assessments and conformity evaluations. Along with the following:

• Sound knowledge of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, and The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended).
• Working knowledge and practical application of key machinery safety standards, including:
  • EN ISO 12100 – Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction
  • EN 60204-1 – Safety of Machinery: Electrical Equipment of Machines
  • EN ISO 13849 Series – Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
  • EN ISO 4413 – Hydraulic Fluid Power Systems
  • EN ISO 4414 – Pneumatic Fluid Power Systems
  • Relevant A-Type, B-Type, and C-Type harmonised/designated standards
  • Competence in carrying out electrical safety verification and measurements in accordance with EN 60204-1.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) & Bank Holidays

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.