Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation)

RecruitMe; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Commissioning Engineer (PLC/Automation) based in the East Midlands. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting high-performance equipment across international locations. Candidates should have strong PLC programming skills and the readiness to travel approximately 200 days a year. The position offers a competitive salary package with an On-Target Earnings (OTE) of up to £90,000, including bonuses and allowances. Join a supportive engineering culture with long-term career progression opportunities.

Benefits

33 days leave

12% pension

Global exposure

Qualifications

• Solid electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation skills required.
• Strong PLC programming experience essential.
• Flexibility to work worldwide is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain, and troubleshoot high-performance fired equipment.
• Manage control systems across multiple international locations.
• Travel approximately 200 days per year.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Instrumentation skills

PLC programming

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation) - Around 200 travel days per year (paid downtime between trips).

OTE up to £90,000 + bonus + 33 days leave + 12% pension | 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.

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.

We’re looking for a Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation) ready to take their technical skills global. commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-performance fired equipment and control systems across multiple international locations.

What you’ll get:

• £55,000–£65,000 base + overtime + bonus + overseas allowances (£50–£100/day)
• OTE £90,000 achievable
• Around 200 travel days per year (paid downtime between trips)
• Global exposure – from refineries to power plants
• Hands-on technical work with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Long-term career progression in a supportive engineering culture

You’ll need solid electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation skills, strong PLC programming experience, and the flexibility to work worldwide.

If you’re ready for a role that takes you places — literally — this could be your next step.

Apply now or message us to learn more about this unique Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation) opportunity.