Commissioning Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UK & Ireland travel

Technical development

Long-term progression

Varied projects

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to take ownership of electrical and mechanical commissioning across the UK & Ireland. You will work on varied projects, from installation through client handover, with strong development opportunities.

The role involves wiring diagrams, fault-finding PLC I/O, and occasional international travel. A solid electrical background and full UK driving licence are essential for progression within the team.

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical commissioning expertise required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with fault-finding PLC I/O and wiring diagrams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical & mechanical process plant commissioning across UK & Ireland.
• Perform electrical installations, fault-finding and troubleshooting during commissioning.
• Work from wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams to commission equipment.
• Travel UK & Ireland with occasional international trips as required.

Skills

Electrical background

Mechanical understanding

Commissioning experience

PLC fault-finding

UK driving licence

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

£45,000-£50,000 + UK & Ireland Travel + Technical Development + Long-Term Progression + Varied Projects

Retford, Nottinghamshire (Commutable from: Worksop, Doncaster, Sheffield, Lincoln, Newark-on-Trent, Gainsborough, Mansfield, Scunthorpe)

Are you a Commissioning Engineer or Project Commissioning Engineer looking for a technically varied role where you will take ownership of commissioning complex electrical and mechanical process plant across the UK & Ireland, while developing your skills long-term?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established specialist engineering business in a key role, working closely with Project Managers and wider engineering teams to deliver successful projects from installation through to smooth client handover.

The company supply and support equipment used across process and packaging environments, and due to continued success they are looking to add to their commissioning team to support ongoing project delivery.

In this role you will commission and fault-find electrical systems, work from wiring and schematic diagrams, support electrical installations, and collaborate with software engineers on sequences and commissioning of new equipment, including PLC input/output fault-finding.

This role would suit an electrically qualified engineer with strong electrical and mechanical understanding who wants a varied, hands‑on commissioning role with genuine technical development and long‑term progression.

The Role:

• Commissioning electrical & mechanical process / packaging plant and equipment
• Electrical installation work, fault-finding and troubleshooting during commissioning
• Working from wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams
• UK & Ireland travel with occasional international trips (overnight stays and some weekend work as required)

The Person:

• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering background with commissioning experience
• Electrically qualified with a full UK driving licence
• Able to fault-find electrical systems including PLC inputs/outputs

Reference Number: BBBH280280

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.