Commissioning Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Birkenshaw; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to oversee equipment installation and maintenance across the UK. This role involves supervising contractors, liaising with clients, and ensuring quality compliance. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £47,000 plus bonuses and the possibility for remote work, making it suitable for those with an electro/mechanical background looking for a rewarding career path in engineering.

Benefits

10% - 15% Bonus

Company Car/Van

Expenses covered

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with fault finding PLC programs.
• Ability to work on mechanical assemblies, drives, pumps.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation and servicing of equipment.
• Supervise installation contractors during projects.
• Liaise with customers on work progress.

Skills

Electrically biased or Multi-Skilled

Fault finding and maintenance

Understanding electrical schematics

Understanding mechanical drawings

Familiarity with pneumatic, water, hydraulic & electrical systems

Education

Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification C&G or equivalent

Tools

Temperature control instrumentation

PLCs

HMIs

Job description

Overview

Company with over 40 years' experience specialising in the design and manufacture of a wide range of bespoke equipment. This company provides full end-to-end solutions—from design and build through to installation, commissioning, and technical support. With a strong focus on innovation, global project work, and professional development, it offers a rewarding and technically engaging career for those interested in precision engineering and specialised industrial systems.

Role: Commissioning Engineer

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 + 10% - 15% Bonus + Company Car/Van + Expenses

Location: Home Based / Remote

Ref: 23222

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for timely installation, and servicing of the company\'s equipment
• Supervise installation contractors during equipment installation
• Complete Field Service and Installation / Maintenance Reports
• Report defects and site modification to Engineering team to ensure accurate records and drawings are maintained in line with the company\'s quality system
• Liaise with customers to gather relevant information and keep them informed of work progress
• Where required, solve practical problems: detect and repair system faults
• Identify areas of improvement on equipment and liaise with Engineering / Manufacturing teams
• Take equipment through to site acceptance tests
• Travel around the UK; expect to be away from home Monday-Friday if the site is not within travelling distance of home
• Potential for European / International travel for a smaller number of installations per year

Requirements / Qualifications

• Electrically biased or Multi-Skilled
• Electrical and /or Mechanical qualification C&G or equivalent
• Understand electrical schematics
• Understand mechanical drawings
• Fault finding and regular maintenance functions of mechanical assemblies, drives, pumps etc
• Familiarity with pneumatic, water, hydraulic & electrical systems and their functions
• Working knowledge of temperature control instrumentation, inverters, PLCs and HMIs
• Experience with fault finding PLC programs
• Role suitable for a Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer from an Electro/Mechanical background wanting to enter the Commissioning / Installation field

For further information call John Anderson