Commissioning Engineer

Optima Consultancy Services Ltd; Nelson; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to work between their workshop in Nelson and various customer sites across the UK and overseas. The ideal candidate has at least three years of commissioning experience and strong problem-solving skills with PLCs. This role offers a real opportunity for professional progression, with the team expanding from two to six engineers, allowing for growth into senior or specialized roles depending on individual motivation.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of commissioning experience.
• Ability to fault-find and modify PLCs independently.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skill set, ideally split 50/50.

Responsibilities

• Divide time between workshop in Nelson and customer sites.
• Commission machines in-house before shipping.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and tune PLCs on site.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Fault-finding Siemens PLC

Mechanical and electrical skills

Communication with customers

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Role Overview

What if your next role gave you the freedom to work across the UK and overseas, the chance to bring complex machinery to life and the opportunity to shape a department that's only just beginning to grow?

If you’re a Commissioning Engineer who enjoys independence, problem solving and bringing machines to life, this could be a strong fit. If you prefer routine or minimal travel, it won’t be.

Responsibilities

• Divide time between the workshop in Nelson and customer sites, providing variety in daily tasks.
• Commission machines in-house before they ship.
• On site, fault find, modify PLCs, tune performance and get production lines running properly.
• Travel to UK sites for a couple of days and overseas projects ranging from two to four weeks, with notice given in advance.

Qualifications

• At least three years of commissioning experience.
• Confidence to fault‑find and modify Siemens, Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi PLCs independently.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skill set (50/50 split).
• Familiarity with pneumatics; experience in food, pharma, paper or packaging environments is an advantage.
• Gas certifications or fabrication and welding skills are helpful but not essential.
• Calm under pressure, clear communication with customers and the ability to work independently.

Benefits and Growth

Step into a position with real progression potential. The team is growing from two to six engineers and offers routes into senior, supervisory, coordination or PLC‑focused roles depending on what drives you.

Backed by a company expanding fast from a £2 million to a £20 million turnover, your influence will actually matter rather than get lost in layers of structure.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the kind of move you’ve been looking for, feel free to get in touch.