Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation

K H Recruitment Limited; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave

Company Van

Fuel Card

Company Mobile

Job summary

KHR is seeking a Service & Commissioning Engineer to install, commission and service automated machinery across the UK, with some travel in Europe. You will troubleshoot faults, train operators, and provide high-quality field support to customers.

The role is field-based, offering diverse workload and exposure to cutting-edge automation technology. Competitive salary £38,000–£45,000 plus overtime, pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent).
• Experience diagnosing faults in automation equipment.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission automated machinery at customer sites.
• Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control faults.
• Deliver operator training to customer personnel.
• Liaise with customers on installation schedules and support.
• Prepare detailed site reports and service documentation.
• Participate in project and design review meetings.
• Ensure site visits are prepared with equipment and parts.

Skills

Fault-finding

Robotics configuration

PLC/ HMI experience

Customer-facing communication

Independent working

Servo/VFD networks

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Robotics programming

Job description

KHR is seeking a Service & Commissioning Engineer to install, commission and service automated machinery across the UK, with some travel in Europe. You will troubleshoot faults, train operators, and provide high-quality field support to customers.

The role is field-based, offering diverse workload and exposure to cutting-edge automation technology. Competitive salary £38,000–£45,000 plus overtime, pension and benefits.