Junior Machinery Safety Assessor

CV-LibraryLeeds, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 27 October 2026
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Machinery Safety Assessor

International travel | Technical development | Career progression

Ideal locations: Leeds, Yorkshire or Hadleigh, Suffolk
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Ready to build a career in engineering and machinery safety?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established, highly respected machinery safety and compliance specialist, working with major blue-chip clients across the UK, Europe and beyond.

We're looking for a motivated, technically curious individual who wants to learn, develop specialist expertise and build a long-term career in an industry offering variety, responsibility and opportunities to progress.

As a Machinery Safety Assessor, you'll visit client sites, assess machinery against relevant safety standards, identify non-compliances and produce detailed technical reports. You'll also help clients understand machinery safety requirements, including PUWER and CE/UKCA marking.

Full training will be provided on the company's bespoke assessment systems and internal procedures.

What are we looking for?

A genuine interest in machinery, engineering or industrial safety.
A willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
The ability to work independently, manage your workload and use your initiative.
Confidence to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
A proactive attitude towards learning, including a willingness to further your industry knowledge in your own time.
Flexibility to travel throughout the UK and overseas - 2 out of 4 weeks of the month you will be travelling and away from home
Ideally, a full UK driving licence to support travel to client sites.Electrical knowledge or experience in electrical, mechanical engineering, maintenance or manufacturing would be advantageous, but is not essential. Enthusiasm, initiative and a commitment to learning are key.

What's on offer?

Opportunities to travel across the UK, Europe and potentially worldwide - you will be travelling for 2 of the 4 weeks of the month, approximately 50% on the road
Scope to progress in different directions within the business.
Full training and development of specialist technical skills.
A varied role combining site visits, practical assessments and technical reporting.
The opportunity to work with major clients in a specialist, established industry.Interested?

If you're detail-oriented, self-motivated and keen to turn your interest in engineering or machinery into a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more

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