Machinery Safety Assessor
Salary: -30,000 - -40,000
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 an experienced 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.

You''ll be joining an experienced team with strong examples of internal progression, where individuals have developed from assessor level into senior leadership roles.

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

As an experienced Machinery Safety Assessor, you will:

• Attend site to complete machinery safety assessments in line with company procedure to the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Attend site to complete machinery safety assessments in line with company procedure to Use of Work Equipment Directive (UWED).
• Attend site to complete CE/UKCA marking facilitation in line with company procedure to The Machinery Directive in the EU and to The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 the UK.
• Compile customer reports and complete due diligence checks.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings
• Generating RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
• Ensuring Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) is adhered to at all times both in office and on site.

Requirements

The role of an experienced Machinery Safety Assessor requires:

• A full UK driving licence - Mileage reimbursed and car provided
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays (fully expensed)
• Strong written and spoken English
• Good computer literacy

Experience & Skills:

• Knowledge or interest in Health & Safety within manufacturing
• Ability to read electrical drawings (a key skill)
• Experience with PUWER assessments is essential

Qualifications:

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

• CMCE, CECE, CFSE, FSENG would be an advantage but most importantly is attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Location

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

Salary & Benefits

• -30,000 - -40,000 (depending on experience)
• Up to 5% annual bonus (linked to progression)
• Pension (up to 5% matched)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Hybrid role onsite and from home)
• Fully expensed travel & Company car andphone provided
• Clear progression and salary increases as you develop