Commissioning Engineer

Acorn Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering and Manufacturing company in Taunton is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer. The role involves commissioning and installing converting machinery, providing training to customers, and troubleshooting electrical/control systems. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified Electrical Engineers with good communication skills, a willingness to travel, and experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs. The position offers a salary starting at £51,000 per annum and opportunities for international projects.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Fully time-served Electrical Engineer.
• Willingness and eligibility to travel worldwide at short notice.
• Experience in a commissioning or similar engineering role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and installing converting machinery.
• Fault-finding, troubleshooting, and servicing electrical and control systems.
• Training customers on machine operation and best practices.

Skills

Strong fault-finding and debugging skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Taunton, Somerset (TA1) | From £51,000 per annum | Full-time | Permanent

Introduction

Our client is a leading Engineering and Manufacturing company supplying specialised equipment to the Converting and Print Industries across the world. They are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join their growing engineering team based in Taunton.

You will be responsible for commissioning machinery and training customers on its operation, working with associated equipment including auxiliary PLC control systems, motors, drives, and HMIs.

Key Duties

• Commissioning and installing converting machinery.
• Fault-finding, troubleshooting, and servicing electrical and control systems.
• Working with auxiliary PLC control systems, motors, drives, and HMIs.
• Training customers on machine operation and best practices.
• Providing technical support in a customer-facing environment.

Requirements

• Fully time-served Electrical Engineer.
• HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and eligibility to travel worldwide at short notice.
• Valid passport and full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLCs (advantageous).
• Strong fault-finding and debugging skills.
• Previous experience in a commissioning or similar engineering role (advantageous).

What We Offer

• Salary from £51,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to work on international projects with advanced machinery.
• Long-term career progression within a forward-thinking engineering business.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.

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