ARCA

About the Company

ARCA is an award winning professional resource and consulting service provider working across Engineering Innovation, Life Sciences, and Healthcare markets.

We are passionate about delivering exceptional service, building long-term relationships, and making a positive impact on the environment. For every candidate placement, we contribute to reforestation efforts by funding the planting of 100 trees through our partnership with Ecologi .

To date, our efforts have resulted in over 30,000+ trees being planted.

Join us in making a difference, one placement at a time.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

ARCA

Job Title

SAFETY ENGINEER (Mechanical / Machinery) Contract

Job Description

Safety Engineer (Mechanical / Machinery)
Bristol | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35


I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a high-tech engineering company that is at the forefront of innovation in complex system design. We're looking for an experienced Safety Engineer with a solid foundation in machine safety and mechanical/electrical engineering to join their multidisciplinary team for a 6-month contract based in Bristol.


What You'll Be Doing:
Leading the safety integration of sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems within a highly collaborative engineering environment.
Driving the safety management process, ensuring all designs are both safe and compliant with system performance requirements.
Applying in-depth knowledge of the Machinery Directive (including Annex I and Annex VII) to ensure all equipment meets health and safety regulations.
Conducting FMEA, hazard identification, and risk assessments to mitigate design-related risks.
Reviewing and advising on design suitability from a safety and regulatory perspective.
Compiling and managing Technical Files, and liaising with Notified Bodies to support Type Approval processes.
Producing compliant instructions for use and related safety documentation.


What We’re Looking For:
Chartered Engineer
Design engineering background
A senior-level Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in machine safety
Mechanical design background
Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering (mechanical, electrical, control/instrumentation, software).
Hands-on experience with Machinery Directive compliance, safety protocols, and technical documentation.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and with external regulators.


Please apply for immediate consideration!!

Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid

13-04-2025