Senior Safety Assessor

Senior Machinery Safety Assessor
UK & Europe (travel required, some overnight stays)
Salary: -55,000 - -75,000 + benefits

Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus (linked to progression)
Working week: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Hybrid role onsite and from home)

The Company

Join a growing, specialist safety consultancy as a Senior Machinery Safety Assessor, supporting clients across a wide range of manufacturing environments. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business during a period of structured growth, offering hands-on experience, recognised training, and clear long-term progression.

The Opportunity

You''ll receive continuous training and support towards recognised industry qualifications, alongside a structured career path The role offers the chance to visit manufacturing sites across the UK (and occasionally overseas), working with a broad client base including food and beverage, bottling and packaging, building materials, and tarmac.

About You

We''re looking for someone who is passionate about machinery safety, physically fit (as the role involves walking around manufacturing sites), and brings a proactive, enthusiastic approach to learning and development.

The Role

The Senior Machinery Safety Assessor is responsible for identifying and reporting non-compliances against UK, European, and international standards, producing detailed technical reports, and providing expert safety and compliance advice to clients.

This is a client-facing role involving travel across the UK and Europe, with key responsibilities including:

• Conducting machinery safety and PUWER assessments in line with company procedures and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Undertaking assessments in accordance with the Use of Work Equipment Directive (UWED).
• Supporting CE/UKCA marking compliance in line with the EU Machinery Directive and the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
• Attending client sites to carry out machinery safety assessments and compliance evaluations.
• Producing comprehensive technical reports, due diligence documentation, and corrective action plans.
• Generating RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Reviewing electrical schematics, control systems, risk assessments, and technical files.
• Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at all times, both on site and in the office.
• Providing expert machinery safety guidance and mentoring junior colleagues.

Requirements

The role of an experienced Machinery Safety Assessor requires:

• A full UK driving licence
• 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.
• Ability to read electrical drawings (a key skill)

Qualifications:

• Electrical, mechanical, or H&S-related qualifications

• CMCE, CECE, CFSE, FSENG

Location

• Ideal locations for a candidate to live would be Suffolk, Yorkshire or Leeds due to high client demand in those areas.

Salary & Benefits

• -55,000k - -75,000k salary (DOE)
• Pension (up to 5% matched)
• Up to 5% annual bonus (linked to progression)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Hybrid role onsite and from home)
• Company car & phone provided (Fully expensed travel)
• Clear progression and salary increases as you develop