Field Safety Engineer - EMEA

Posted 2 days 19 hours ago by ACS Performance

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Field Safety Engineer - EMEA

Location: UK - Remote / Field-Based
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a technically minded Field Safety Engineer to work with customers across industrial and manufacturing environments, helping improve machinery safety and prevent accidents caused by hazardous energy.

This hands-on, customer-facing role involves assessing machinery, documenting energy sources, developing safe isolation procedures, installing safety labels and equipment, and delivering customer training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site assessments of machinery and safety requirements.
  • Identify, photograph and document electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other energy sources.
  • Develop visual lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures using specialist software.
  • Install safety labels, tags and signage at machine isolation points.
  • Train customer teams in safe isolation practices and software use.
  • Audit existing safety procedures and recommend improvements.
  • Identify suitable safety equipment and solutions to support compliance.

Skills and Experience

  • A degree in electrical, electromechanical engineering or industrial safety, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least three years' experience in industrial maintenance, automation, machine commissioning or machinery safety.
  • Practical experience working with electrical, mechanical and fluid systems in manufacturing environments.
  • Relevant electrical or health and safety qualifications, such as IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent, would be advantageous.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent English.
  • Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, with over 50% travel required.

Location and Travel

This is a remote, field-based position, with flexibility regarding the successful candidate's UK location. You must be comfortable travelling regularly to customer sites across the EMEA region and have reliable access to transport links.