Commissioning Engineer

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Commissioning Engineer for site-based control systems work across the UK and Ireland. The role involves testing, fault-finding, and working closely with project teams, with a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000 plus bonuses and extensive training in automation and control systems. Flexibility to travel and a manual driving license are required. Excellent benefits including paid holidays and health insurance offered.

Benefits

Training and support

Company performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance and health benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in electrical, mechanical or industrial work.
• Willingness to learn automation, PLCs, and control systems.
• Existing right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing, and fault-finding on control systems.
• Conducting loop checks and functional testing.
• Working closely with project engineering teams.
• Completing documentation and test reports.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Problem-solving

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Flexibility to travel

Methodical approach

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 of 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

Other skills such as experience with automation, instrumentation or industrial systems, or familiarity with common PLC brands, would be a bonus but are not essential.

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