Senior Compliance Engineer

JCB; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join JCB as a Senior Compliance Engineer and ensure products meet global regulatory standards. Manage compliance documentation, conduct risk assessments, and liaise with certification bodies. This role offers a chance to be part of a company prioritizing employee care and expertise. Enjoy competitive salary and various employee benefits including a gym, healthcare services, and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday

Access to onsite gym

In-house doctor, dentist, and visiting optician

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance, ideally in off-highway, automotive, or industrial machinery sectors.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working with technical documentation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and supporting safety evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and applying global regulatory standards.
• Managing compliance documentation and supporting design teams.
• Conducting internal audits and supporting external inspections.

Skills

Strong knowledge of international machinery regulations

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

SAP

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The Opportunity - Senior Compliance Engineer

About the role:
Join JCB Materials Handling as a Senior Compliance Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring our machines meet global safety and regulatory standards. You'll work across a diverse product range including Teletruks, Loadalls, RTFLs, and Rotating Telehandlers, supporting the development of safe, legal, and market-ready products.

What does this role involve day to day?
• Interpreting and applying global regulatory standards (e.g., CE, UKCA, ANSI, ISO, Machinery Directive, Tractor Type Approval).
• Managing compliance documentation in SAP, including Declarations of Conformity, Certificates, Data Plates, and Noise Certifications.
• Supporting design teams to embed compliance from concept through to production.
• Maintaining technical files and documentation to demonstrate legislative conformity.
• Liaising with certification bodies, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Conducting risk assessments and supporting functional safety evaluations.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and advising on business impacts.
• Delivering training and guidance on compliance best practices.
• Supporting product testing and validation.
• Leading internal audits and supporting external inspections.
This will be suited to you if:
• You hold a degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or have equivalent experience).
• You have proven experience in compliance, certification, or regulatory engineering-ideally in off-highway, automotive, or industrial machinery sectors.
• You possess strong knowledge of international machinery regulations and standards.
• You are proactive, detail-oriented, and have excellent problem-solving skills.
• You're confident working with technical documentation and regulatory submissions.
• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What's in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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