Equipment Commissioning and Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Puriton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery manufacturing company in Somerset is seeking an Equipment Commissioning and Maintenance Engineer to ensure effective installation and commissioning of new assets. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, as well as experience in FMCG or regulated industries. This hybrid role offers a competitive benefits package, including private healthcare and flexible work options. Join a rapidly scaling-up environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave policy

Cash allowance for benefits

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance.
• Experience in battery manufacturing or regulated process industries.
• Proven skills in delivering controls projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support installation and commissioning of assets.
• Ensure equipment meets safety and operational standards.
• Participate in the development of maintenance processes.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical installations knowledge

PLC/SCADA systems knowledge

FMCG experience

Managing equipment and teams

Job description

Job Description

Equipment Commissioning and Maintenance Engineer

Somerset, Hybrid/On-site

What you’ll do…

As an equipment maintenance engineer, you will be responsible for developing and supporting the successful installation & commissioning of assets and infrastructure. Working alongside internal resources, equipment vendors and turnkey partners to ensure the equipment is safe, operable & maintainable and is installed to the correct local standards.

During the initial phase of the project, you will be focussing on

• Reviewing and evaluating solutions from the project teams.
• Providing technical and serviceability input during the RFQ process to ensure the right solutions are chosen based upon safety, cost and capability.
• Attend design reviews, FAT or supplier meetings, travel to visit third-party suppliers and OEMs.

As the project progresses to the installation and commissioning phase, the role will transition to hands-on, where you will be ensuring the installation meets our standards and requirements. You will drive and participate in the development of maintenance processes, determining tools and spare parts needed along with necessary service agreements ensuring that the equipment meets availability targets in the 90+% range.

The role will transition to a operational equipment support role post SOP

This is a hybrid role while the site is being built but from commissioning phase, you will be required to be on-site.

Who we are…

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

What you’ll bring…

• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance
• Strong practical knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems and their application, robotics, conveyoring controls etc
• FMCG experience in battery manufacturing or Food & Drink, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and/or other regulated process / production industries
• Proven skills with a track record of managing equipment, teams and delivering controls projects

What you’ll get…

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

Agratas is a place to be authentically you.

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any , , sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.