Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation)

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England

Hybrid

GBP 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid downtime between trips

Global exposure across various industries

Long-term career progression opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation) for a mid-senior level role based in the East Midlands. The position involves a significant amount of international travel (around 200 days per year) and requires solid skills in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation as well as strong PLC programming experience. Join a supportive engineering culture with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

Strong electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation skills required.
Extensive experience in PLC programming essential.
Must be willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

Commission, maintain, and troubleshoot fired equipment.
Work on control systems in various international locations.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Instrumentation skills

PLC programming experience

Flexibility to work worldwide

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation)

OTE up to £90,000 | Global Travel | East Midlands base

If you’re an engineer who loves travel, thrives under pressure, and has the PLC and automation know-how to keep complex systems running, this is one you’ll want to see.

About the client

Our client is a global engineering leader delivering advanced combustion, automation, and environmental systems to power generation, oil & gas, and industrial sites across the world.

Role

We’re looking for a commissioning engineer to commission, maintain, and troubleshoot high‑performance fired equipment and control systems across multiple international locations.

Key benefits