Salary: GBP29000 - GBP35000 per annum + depending on experience
Compliance Engineer | Colchester | £29,000 – £35,000 | 25 days holiday + bank holidays
The Opportunity
Help ensure innovative electronics products meet global safety and regulatory standards.
We are looking for a Compliance Engineer to join an established, engineering‑led company specialising in precision electronics and test & measurement systems used worldwide. This is a hands‑on opportunity to work closely with engineering, design, and test teams, supporting product compliance activities across the full product lifecycle.
Initially supporting the Compliance Manager, you’ll develop the skills and experience to independently carry out compliance assessments, testing, and certification activities within a specialist technical environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured technical work, problem‑solving, and turning complex regulations into practical engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support product compliance activities across engineering and technical teams
* Assess products against international safety and regulatory standards
* Produce clear technical documentation and compliance reports
* Compile Technical Construction Files (TCFs) for certification activities
* Liaise with external certification bodies and testing laboratories
* Support audits and ongoing product compliance requirements
* Develop towards independently conducting compliance assessments and testing
Qualifications
* HNC or higher qualification in a STEM discipline OR 2+ years’ experience in a compliance or technical engineering role
* Strong written communication and technical reporting skills
* High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
* Problem‑solving mindset with a practical approach
* Comfortable working with cross‑functional engineering teams
* Knowledge of CE marking, Machinery Directive, or Low Voltage Directive
* Experience working with certification bodies or NRTLs
* Exposure to regulated engineering or manufacturing environments
What’s on Offer
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Buy and sell holiday scheme
* Life insurance and wellbeing support
* Training, development, and further education support
* Career progression within a growing engineering business
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