Product Safety & Compliance Engineer

Ocado Technology Group; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocado Technology Group is seeking a compliance and safety expert to ensure our systems meet regulatory standards and safety requirements. The role involves conducting product evaluations, managing compliance activities, and providing guidance to teams. Join us in revolutionizing the online grocery sector through advanced technology and automation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus options to buy more

Private Medical Insurance

22 weeks paid maternity leave

Pension with employer matching

Cycle to Work Scheme

15% off at Ocado.com

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with regulatory bodies.
• Ability to create system test and validation plans.
• Completion of EHSRs for Machinery Safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet safety and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and manage compliance activities.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical machinery safety

Electrical machinery safety

Hazard assessment

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs. We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.

About the Role

• Ensuring products and systems meet appropriate safety & regulatory compliance requirements
• Providing regulatory guidance and support to the development teams and other key customers/collaborators.
• Planning and managing compliance activities along with periodic reporting to stakeholders.
• Conducting product safety evaluations or managing out-sourced product testing / certification as required.
• Reviewing existing and emerging legislation for potential impacts and proposing compliance plans.
• Performing and co-ordinating hazard and risk assessments for new product designs.
• Compilation and maintenance of technical files for certification and regulatory compliance
• Review & approve safety related information prepared for manufacturing, end-users and service personnel (e.g. product testing, user guides, maintenance etc.)
• Review and prepare compliance reports for product certification, regulatory bodies and management as required.

About you

• Must be technically proficient in all areas of Mechanical and Electrical machinery safety.
• Experience interfacing with external regulatory bodies / certification agencies.
• Experience in applying current European Directives and Standards pertaining to automated machinery and robotics.
• Ability to lead Task and Design based risk assessments.
• Ability to create system test and validation plans.
• Experience in the completion of EHSRs for Machinery Safety and the provision of a body of evidence for CE Marking and regulatory compliance.

What we offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge:
  25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
  
  
• Health & wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
  
  
• Family-first policies:
  22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
  
  
• Financial support:
  Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
  
  
• Commuter perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
  
  
• Exclusive discounts:
  15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

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