Commissioning Technician (Mechanical)

NRL; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rate

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Technician for a project based in Seascale, Cumbria. This entry-level role emphasizes safety and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have commissioning experience and a background in Mechanical, HVAC, or piping. Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to adapt within dynamic environments are essential. Join a supportive team committed to operational excellence and industry advancements.

Qualifications

• Time-served or equivalent background in Mechanical, HVAC, or piping.
• Proven commissioning experience is essential.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform tasks in line with project schedules and adapt within a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• BPSS cleared: or the willingness to undergo clearance.
• Competitive Rate.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and knowledgeable team committed to delivering excellence.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a hands-on role in a project that contributes directly to industry advancements.

Responsibilities

• Champion a Zero Harm culture in safety.
• Carry out testing throughout all stages of commissioning.
• Support the development of test documentation and related processes.
• Perform tests for witnessing by external stakeholders.
• Record and maintain commissioning data accurately.
• Temporary Aids Management: Apply and remove Temporary Commissioning Aids (TCAs), ensuring proper documentation and controls.
• Collaborative Engineering Support: Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and work closely with the engineering team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Technical documentation skills

Safety standards adherence

Team collaboration

Data management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ONC or equivalent

IOSH Working Safely certification

Tools

Go Completions

MS Office

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by NRL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

NRL is currently supporting a respected and forward-thinking organisation in their search for a Mechanical Commissioning Technician to join a key project. This is a pivotal role where you’ll be at the heart of the commissioning process, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safety-focused outcomes. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional excellence, this opportunity is ideal for a technician ready to contribute to a project of national significance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead by Example in Safety: Champion a Zero Harm culture by consistently promoting and adhering to nuclear, radiological, conventional, and environmental safety standards.
• Commissioning Activities: Carry out testing throughout all stages of commissioning, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Technical Documentation: Support the development of test documentation and assist in the implementation of Field Operating Bulletins (FOBs) and Technical Queries (TQs).
• Third-Party Witness Testing: Perform tests for witnessing by external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and rigour in all procedures.
• Data Management: Record and maintain commissioning data accurately, using completions management systems to support tracking and reporting.
• Temporary Aids Management: Apply and remove Temporary Commissioning Aids (TCAs), ensuring proper documentation and controls.
• Collaborative Engineering Support: Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and work closely with the engineering team to drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Time-served or equivalent background in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, HVAC or piping. Proven commissioning experience is essential.
• Qualifications: Preference for ONC or equivalent, or a clear path to achieving this qualification. IOSH Working Safely or similar certification is required.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with commissioning tools and platforms such as Go Completions, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Project Readiness: Ability to perform tasks in line with project schedules and adapt within a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• BPSS cleared: or the willingness to undergo clearance.
• Competitive Rate.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and knowledgeable team committed to delivering excellence.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a hands-on role in a project that contributes directly to industry advancements.

Location

• Seascale, Cumbria – Be part of an exciting and strategically important initiative on-site in one of the UK’s leading project hubs.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract