Commissioning Engineer / Fitter Specialist Machines

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic engineering firm in Atherton, Manchester is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to work with large machinery. Ideal candidates will have experience in commissioning and repairing CNC machines and enjoy hands-on work in a supportive environment. The role offers competitive salary, day shifts, and excellent progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Early finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Experience working with large-capacity machines and CNC machinery.
• Comfortable in hands-on engineering roles.
• Ability to handle heavy components safely.

Responsibilities

• Commission, install, and service a range of large machinery.
• Strip down tools and machines for maintenance and repair.
• Reassemble tools and machinery to operational condition.

Skills

Experience in commissioning

Installation of large machinery

Repair and maintenance skills

Hands-on mechanical capability

Education

Background in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Large-format CNC machinery

Job description

Overview

Commissioning Engineer / Fitter (Specialist Machines) £50,000 - £55,000 + Day Shift Only - 39 hours + Overtime + Early Finish Friday + 25 days holiday + Pension + Excellent Progression Opportunities Atherton, Manchester

Are you an experienced engineer with experience in commissioning, installation, and repair of large-capacity machines, looking to work for a historic and successful engineering company supplying to the Oil & Gas and Renewables sectors? Do you have a background in machine commissioning and would like to work for a company where you can progress to senior management without excessive travel? Do you have experience installing, repairing, or overhauling large-format, industrial-scale CNC machinery? The company offers progression and development opportunities, in-house facilities, and the chance to work with highly skilled colleagues.

The role:

• Commission, install, and service a range of large machinery
• Strip down tools and machines for maintenance and repair
• Clean, oil, and prepare parts for reassembly
• Rebuild and fit tools/machines back to operational condition
• Safely handle and move heavy components (some exceeding 80kg) – crane experience is a plus, but not essential
• Familiarity with large-format CNC machines

The Person

• Background in commission, tool fitting, mechanical engineering, or toolmaking
• Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity

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