Commissioning Engineer

Verto People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking a Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Installation Engineer in Manchester. The role involves commissioning, installation, service, and maintenance of bespoke mechanical systems in biopharmaceutical and aerospace sectors. Candidates should have extensive commissioning experience and a strong technical background. The position offers a salary of £42,000 to £45,000 plus benefits including healthcare and pension, with opportunities for worldwide travel and full product training.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Healthcare

Overtime with allowances

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven commissioning experience in mechanical systems.
• Solid understanding of pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Hands-on expertise with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and installation of mechanical systems.
• Conduct FAT and SAT to ensure specifications are met.
• Fault-find mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components.
• Oversee mechanical assembly and commissioning processes.
• Liaise with engineering departments for project delivery.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Pneumatics knowledge

Electrical systems expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Hands-on FAT/SAT experience

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Job description

Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Installation Engineer required to join a global, leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Installation Engineer will be responsible for the commissioning, installation, service, maintenance, and testing of bespoke mechanical systems, predominantly containment systems for biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and aerospace markets. This is a workshop-based role in Stockport with worldwide travel and staying away when required (overtime and staying away allowances paid). Full product training will be provided.

The Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Installation Engineerwill ideally have extensive commissioning experience, a solid understanding of pneumatics and electrical systems, and hands-on expertise with FAT/SAT. The role requires someone with a strong technical background who is flexible to travel and support a wide range of engineering activities.

Package

• £42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Overtime with staying away allowances & payments
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Additional benefits

Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Installation Engineer Role

• Lead the commissioning, installation, service, and maintenance of containment isolators and associated mechanical systems.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure systems meet all required specifications.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components.
• Oversee mechanical assembly, airflow testing, FAT/SAT, and commissioning processes.
• Liaise with various engineering departments to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Workshop-based in Stockport with worldwide travel and staying away when required (overtime and staying away allowances paid).

Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Installation Engineer Requirements

• Proven commissioning experience, with a solid background in mechanical systems, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Hands-on expertise with FAT/SAT processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components.
• Mechanical or electrical qualification, degree, or apprenticeship trained is advantageous.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work with a global manufacturer.
• Flexible for worldwide travel and staying away when required (overtime and staying away allowances paid)