PUWER Engineer

Intelect (UK) Limited; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Intelect (UK) Limited is seeking a PUWER Engineer to perform inspections, assessments and compliance under PUWER 1998. You will ensure machinery is safe, compliant and fit for purpose across client sites in the UK.

The role covers reporting, risk-based recommendations and working with engineering teams on modifications. 37.5 hours per week, overtime available and travel to client sites across the country. Strong technical and communication skills plus a driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required (mechanical/electrical/mechatronics).
• Good PUWER 1998 knowledge and machinery safety principles.
• Experience inspecting industrial machinery or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to accommodate overtime and travel to client sites.
• Experience with CE/UKCA Machinery compliance.
• Functional Safety or Machinery Safety qualifications.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience with risk assessments and machinery modifications.
• Experience within process industries such as food and beverage manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PUWER inspections on a wide range of industrial machinery and work equipment.
• Assess machinery against PUWER 1998 requirements and standards.
• Identify hazards, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
• Produce detailed inspection reports with recommendations and risk findings.
• Provide practical advice to clients on achieving PUWER compliance.
• Assess guarding, safety devices, E-stops, control systems, electrical safety and protection.
• Liaise with customers to explain findings and suggest improvements.
• Work with internal teams to support modifications and compliance projects.
• Maintain records of inspections, reports and supporting docs.
• Ensure work aligns with procedures, quality standards and legislation.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and best practice.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the UK as required.

Skills

PUWER 1998 knowledge

Machinery safety

Inspection experience

Drawing interpretation

Report writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

CE/UKCA compliance

Safety qualifications

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics)

Job description

Intelect are an award-winning electrical and mechanical engineering company with bases in Middlesbrough, Leicester and Grimsby, predominantly servicing process industries such as food and beverage manufacturing, utilities, heavy industry and renewables. We are passionate about growing and investing in a workforce for the future and as such, we offer continuous personal development should this be an aspiration of the individual.

We're currently on the lookout for a PUWER Engineer to join our team who will be responsible for carrying out inspections, assessments, and compliance activities in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). The role ensures that machinery and work equipment are safe, legally compliant, and fit for purpose, helping clients maintain safe working environments and meet statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PUWER inspections on a wide range of industrial machinery and work equipment.
• Assess machinery against the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 and associated standards.
• Identify hazards, non-conformities, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Produce detailed inspection reports with clear recommendations and risk-based findings.
• Provide practical advice to clients on achieving PUWER compliance.
• Assess machinery guarding, safety devices, emergency stops, control systems, electrical safety, and operator protection measures.
• Liaise professionally with customers, explaining inspection findings and recommending suitable improvements.
• Work with internal engineering teams to support machinery modifications and compliance projects where required.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, reports, photographs, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and relevant legislation.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, British Standards, and industry best practice.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the UK as required.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture at all times.

We are looking for someone with the following experience and qualifications:

• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related discipline).
• Good working knowledge of PUWER 1998 and machinery safety principles.
• Experience inspecting industrial machinery or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to accommodate overtime and travel to client sites where necessary.
• Experience with CE/UKCA Machinery compliance.
• Functional Safety or Machinery Safety qualifications.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience with risk assessments and machinery modifications.
• Experience within process industries such as food and beverage manufacturing.

Working Hours

• Full time - 37.5 hours per week, with overtime available

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Ongoing technical training and professional development