Company Description
SGS provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports our customers by helping them to meet increasingly complex regulations and standards.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced and highly-skilled Machinery Engineer to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating, modifying, and testing the machinery and equipment used in our operations.
Main Purpose of Role
- To perform inspection/testing/conformity assessments and formally report non conformities to CE/UKCA machinery compliance, using Machinery Directive 2006/42EC, The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended) and Harmonised/Designated Standards (A-type, B-type, C-type) on a variety of industrial machinery and assemblies of machinery.
- To carry out certification activities for machinery under Approved Body scheme and ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accredited QMS.
- To perform PUWER 98 assessments at client's premises and provide thorough reporting with suggested corrective actions.
- To provide client facing services nationally, EU and globally in accordance with the requirements of the Machinery Department specifically and SGS UK generally.
Qualifications
Essential
- Working knowledge of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended), EN ISO 12100, EN 60204-1, EN ISO 13849-1, EN ISO 4413/EN ISO 4414, main A,B,C-type standards.
- PUWER 98/UWED.
- Ability to read electrical schematic, pneumatic schematic, hydraulic schematic, P&ID and engineering drawings.
- Use of test and measuring equipment for electrical and mechanical validation purposes.
Desirable
- Previous experience in an industrial environment covering a broad range of machinery and associated equipment, specifically safety related.
- Knowledge/understanding of other main EU Directives/UK Regulations i.e. PED, ATEX, LVD, EMC.
- Wiring regulation BS 7271.
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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