Electromechanical Installation & Commissioning Engineer

Hudson Shribman; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

22 days' holiday rising to 26 days

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Hudson Shribman in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Electromechanical Installation & Commissioning Engineer for a hands-on role installing, commissioning and servicing specialist machinery. Travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas is required; PLC/HMI knowledge is advantageous. The role offers a base around 43k with potential bonus, and a focus on maintaining equipment reliability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in fault-finding, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery.
• Hands-on, methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical problems.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service specialist equipment at customer sites across the UK and overseas.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical and electrical breakdown repairs.
• Undertake planned servicing, maintenance and fault-finding activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support to customers, maintaining a professional and confident approach at all times.
• Work collaboratively with customers, production personnel and colleagues to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Carry out repair, refurbishment and preparation of equipment for resale or customer requirements at the company's premises.
• Support continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives to improve equipment performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure the correct and safe use of tools, machinery and equipment during workshop and site-based activities.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, hygiene, discipline and health and safety.
• Complete duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault-finding

Customer service

Independent work

Travel readiness

PLC/HMI knowledge

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or City & Guilds

Tools

PLC/HMI

Job description

Electromechanical Installation & Commissioning Engineer c 43k Base + Bonus
Ref: ABJ796 Location: Cambridgeshire Permanent

A multi-skilled engineer electromechanical engineer with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, is required for a varied, hands-on role involving installation, commissioning and servicing of specialist machinery.

An opportunity has arisen to join a long-established and highly respected manufacturing business which will involve travelling to customer sites across the UK and overseas to install, commission, maintain and repair machinery, as well as supporting refurbishment and repair work at the company's premises when required.

The successful candidate will have a practical engineering background, a customer-focused approach and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical breakdowns. PLC/HMI programming knowledge advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service specialist equipment at customer sites across the UK and overseas.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical and electrical breakdown repairs.
• Undertake planned servicing, maintenance and fault-finding activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support to customers, maintaining a professional and confident approach at all times.
• Work collaboratively with customers, production personnel and colleagues to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Carry out repair, refurbishment and preparation of equipment for resale or customer requirements at the company's premises.
• Support continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives to improve equipment performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure the correct and safe use of tools, machinery and equipment during workshop and site-based activities.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, hygiene, discipline and health and safety.
• Complete duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.

Skills and Experience

Essential / Desirable Skills:

• Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge, ideally with experience across both disciplines.
• Experience of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery or processing equipment.
• A hands-on, methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical problems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to work directly at customer sites.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering and production team.
• A flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Desirable

• City & Guilds qualifications, an engineering apprenticeship or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience working with large equipment or other industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI systems or programming. Training can be provided where required.
• Experience of machinery installation, commissioning and refurbishment.

Working Hours and Flexibility The contracted hours are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Additional hours and weekend working may be required to meet installation, commissioning and customer service requirements.

Benefits c43k Annual company performance bonus 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 26 days with service) Company pension scheme; Life assurance