Technical Compliance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Worksop; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Compliance Engineer to join their innovative team in Worksop. This exciting role involves producing high-quality technical documentation for specialist vehicles, ensuring compliance with UKCA/CE marking requirements, and managing Technical Construction Files. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, particularly in the waste and recycling sector, and possess the ability to translate complex information into clear manuals. Join a market-leading company that values quality and collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of waste and recycling technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing technical documentation for mechanical equipment.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as Machinery Directive.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain operation manuals for refuse and recycling vehicles.
• Compile and manage Technical Construction Files in line with regulations.

Skills

Technical Documentation Writing

Compliance Frameworks (UKCA/CE)

ISO9001 Quality Management

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Collaboration Skills

Tools

Document Management Systems

Technical Authoring Tools

Job description

Technical Author / Technical Compliance Engineer

Location: Worksop

Join the team that's driving innovation in waste and recycling technology.

Market leading national company, join a growing team, great team culture, permanent position.

Our client is a national vehicle manufacturing company who are a proud market leader in waste and recycling vehicle solutions.We are currently looking for a Technical Compliance Engineer to strengthen their Technical Engineering team at their Worksop facility.

In this key role, you'll be responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation—primarily operation and maintenance manuals—for our range of specialist vehicles.You will also play a critical part in ensuring compliance with UKCA/CE marking requirements and the Machinery Directive by compiling and maintaining accurate Technical Construction Files.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical background and an eye for detail, who thrives in a quality-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities for Technical Compliance Engineer:

• Create, update, and maintain operation and maintenance manuals for refuse and recycling vehicles.

• Ensure technical documentation meets current legislative and compliance standards (CE/UKCA, Machinery Directive).

• Compile and manage Technical Construction Files in line with relevant directives and regulations.

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and training teams to ensure documentation supports operational needs.

• Support internal quality processes in line with ISO9001 standards.

What We need from you for the Technical Compliance Engineer:

• Proven experience writing technical documentation for mechanical equipment, ideally in the waste and recycling or a similar sector.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as the Machinery Directive and UKCA/CE marking.

• Experience working within ISO9001 quality management systems.

• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly manuals and documentation.

Key Experience for the Technical Compliance Engineer

• Background in the waste, refuse, or recycling industries.

• Experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Proficiency with document management systems and technical authoring tools.

If you are interested in this position and would like a private conversation, please contact Joe Reid at E3 Recruitment.