Commissioning Engineer

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Derby is seeking a Commissioning Engineer. You will be responsible for commissioning and testing control systems at customer sites, with training on PLCs provided. The role requires two years of practical experience in electrical or mechanical work and offers a salary between £35,000-£45,000, alongside opportunities for career progression. Flexible travel across the UK and Ireland is needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime and premium rate

Training and support

Career progression opportunities

Company performance-related bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance and health benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ practical experience in electrical, mechanical or industrial work.
• Ability to read and understand basic wiring diagrams or engineering drawings.
• Willingness to learn automation, PLCs and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing and fault‑finding on control systems at customer sites.
• Completing commissioning documentation and test reports.
• Supporting and training clients during handover.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Commissioning Engineer (all levels)

Derby / field-based

Are you a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving problems on site? Do you like variety, where no two days are the same? Want to develop your skills in automation and control systems with full support and training?

What's in it for you

• £35,000-£45,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Overtime and premium rate hours - realistic earnings up to around £60,000
• Training and support to develop your automation and PLC skills
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing engineering team
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company performance‑related bonus
• Wellbeing benefit
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance and health benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes - tech, cycles and EV
• Subsidised on‑site EV charging
• Anniversary celebrations and social events

What will you be doing?

• Commissioning, testing and fault‑finding on control systems at customer sites.
• Carrying out loop checks, I/O testing and functional testing of automation systems.
• Making minor hardware and software adjustments to resolve issues.
• Working closely with project engineering teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Completing commissioning documentation and test reports.
• Supporting and training clients during handover.
• Always working to safety, quality and company standards.

Where you'll be doing it

You’ll join a technically driven engineering business with over 30 years’ experience delivering high‑integrity control systems within the Transport Systems, Highways, Airports and Power sectors. They deliver everything from small upgrades to fully integrated turnkey solutions, from control room to field devices, across Intelligent Transport Systems, highways, airports and power sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

What you'll need

• At least 2 years’ practical experience in electrical, mechanical or industrial work (maintenance, installation or service).
• Strong hands‑on skills and a methodical approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to read and understand basic wiring diagrams or engineering drawings.
• Willingness to learn automation, PLCs and control systems (full training provided).
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites across the UK and Ireland, including a mix of days and nights.
• A Full UK manual driving licence.
• Existing right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available.

It would be a bonus if you also have some experience with automation, instrumentation or industrial systems, or are familiar with common PLC brands - but it's not essential.

We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later.

Important Information

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