Installation and Commissioning Engineer

H-Seventeen; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food production technology is seeking an experienced Installation and Commissioning Engineer for an urgent contract role. The position offers £45-£50 per hour plus extensive international travel. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in installing and commissioning automated machinery, a strong electrical and mechanical skillset, and the ability to travel internationally. This is an immediate opportunity with potential for long-term engagement as part of ongoing project demands.

Benefits

International travel expenses covered

Long-term contract opportunities

Immediate joining available

Qualifications

• Proven track record in installation and commissioning of automated machinery.
• Strong electrical and mechanical competence.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning automated food production machinery at customer sites.
• Completing electrical and mechanical installation and testing.
• Troubleshooting automation faults during installation.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

PLC/controls understanding

Mechanical assembly and automation

Interpreting technical drawings

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ / ONC / HNC or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Installation and Commissioning Engineer (Contract)

£45-£50 per hour | Outside IR35 (TBC) | International Travel (75%)

Industry: Food Production / Automated Machinery

Contract Length: 3-6 months initial (likely extension)

Travel: Europe / Middle East / Africa / Asia-Pacific

Start: ASAP / Immediate

About the role

H-Seventeen are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in food processing and automated production machinery. Due to increased project demand and international installations, they require an experienced Installation and Commissioning Engineer on a contract basis to support customer site projects across multiple regions.

This is a hands-on delivery role, ideal for an engineer who can confidently install, commission, fault-find and get automated equipment running efficiently under tight deadlines.

Contract Scope / Key Deliverables

• Installing and commissioning automated food production machinery at customer sites worldwide
• Completing electrical and mechanical installation, setup, calibration and performance testing
• Troubleshooting electrical, PLC and automation faults during installation and start-up
• Supporting SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), ramp-up, and handover to production teams
• Producing clear commissioning documentation, site reports and progress updates
• Working closely with project teams, OEM support, and customer engineering teams
• Providing a high standard of customer-facing support and representing the business professionally onsite

Required Experience

• Proven track record in installation and commissioning of food production / processing equipment (or similar automated machinery)
• Strong electrical ability: fault finding, wiring, testing, diagnostics
• Solid PLC/controls understanding (supporting commissioning and troubleshooting)
• Strong mechanical competence: assembly, alignment, automation / production line integration
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Engineering qualification (NVQ / ONC / HNC or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods (3 days - 4 weeks per trip)

What's on Offer

• £45-£50 per hour (depending on experience, region and scope)
• International travel and expenses covered
• Long-term contract pipeline with a growing global engineering business
• Immediate opportunity to join active site installations and commissioning schedules

Interested?

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.