Senior Machinery Safety Assessor

Netbox Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Senior Machinery Safety Assessor to join a market leading international team. This role involves UK and European travel for conducting machinery safety assessments and producing detailed technical reports. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of relevant legislation and practical experience in risk assessments. This position offers a salary range of £55k - £75k along with benefits including holiday, pension, and hybrid working.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension (up to 5% matched)

Company car & phone

Ongoing training and progression routes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK / EU machinery safety legislation (PUWER, Machinery Directive, SMSR).
• Practical experience in machinery risk / safety assessments.
• Familiarity with functional safety and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Client-facing role involving UK and European travel.
• Conducting machinery safety and PUWER assessments.
• Producing detailed technical reports and corrective action plans.
• Providing expert safety advice and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Knowledge of UK / EU machinery safety legislation

Practical experience in machinery risk assessments

Functional safety understanding

Excellent reporting skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Machinery Safety Assessor

UK & Europe (travel required, some overnight stays)

£55,000 - £75,000 + benefits

We're recruiting for a market leading international company. With over 25 years' experience supporting major blue-chip clients, they are expanding their specialist team and seeking a Senior Machinery Safety Assessor.

If you have PUWER working knowledge, with an electrical background, this could be the role for you!

The Role of Senior Machinery Safety Assessor includes:

• Client-facing role involving UK and European travel.
• Conducting machinery safety and PUWER assessments.
• Supporting CE / UKCA marking compliance.
• Producing detailed technical reports and corrective action plans.
• Reviewing control systems, risk assessments, and technical files.
• Providing expert safety advice and mentor junior colleagues.

To be considered for the role of Senior Machinery Safety Assessor, you should have:

• Strong knowledge of UK / EU machinery safety legislation (PUWER, Machinery Directive, SMSR).
• Practical experience in machinery risk / safety assessments and relevant EN / ISO standards.
• Familiarity with functional safety and control systems.
• Excellent reporting, technical, and communication skills.

The Package on offer includes:

• £55k - £75k salary (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (up to 5% matched)
• Company car & phone
• Hybrid working (where appropriate)
• Ongoing training, CPD and clear progression routes