Controls Commissioning Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Controls Commissioning Engineer in Leicester. In this role, you will be responsible for commissioning conveyor systems across the UK and Europe, designing and programming control systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have proven experience in controls design, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel. Competitive benefits include pension contributions and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Work on cutting-edge automation projects

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in controls design and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens S7 – TIA Portal (essential).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Commission conveyor systems at customer sites across the UK and Europe.
• Design and program electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find on electrical systems.

Skills

Controls design and commissioning

Siemens S7 – TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Software debugging

Tools

Siemens S7 – TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

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12.08.2025

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The Role

As a Controls Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in the commissioning of advanced conveyor systems both on-site and in the factory. You’ll also contribute to the design and programming of electrical control systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.

This role involvesregular travel across Europeto customer sites, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and hands-on problem-solving in different environments.

Key Responsibilities for the Controls Commissioning Engineer Role:

• Commissioning of conveyor systems at customer sites across the UK and Europe
• Factory-based testing and initial commissioning of systems
• Design and programming of electrical control systems (primarily Siemens S7 – TIA Portal)
• Creation of circuit diagrams, safety documentation, and technical specifications
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding on electrical systems
• Building and wiring control panels
• Supporting service teams with site-based requirements
• Collaborating with engineering, production, and project teams

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in controls design and commissioning
• Strong knowledge of Siemens S7 – TIA Portal (essential)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Understanding of machinery directives and functional safety
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Europe
• Experience with Sistema or Pascal
• Familiarity with barcode scanning applications
• Software debugging and modification experience

Benefits for theControls Commissioning Engineer Role:

• Pension contribution
• Work on cutting-edge automation projects across Europe
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking engineering team

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1stinterview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.

Contact:

Recruitment Consultant

07704543752

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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