Installation Commissioning Engineer

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ltek Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Installation Commissioning Engineer to support bespoke machinery projects from testing through to international installation and customer training. The role is factory-based in Leicester (75%) with regular international travel (25%).

Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding, PLC diagnostics, and experience with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, plus ISO/health and safety awareness. UK driving licence and passport required.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with PLC-based systems and diagnostics.
• Installation and commissioning experience within industrial or bespoke machinery environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Understanding of quality documentation and ISO procedures.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence and valid passport.
• Flexibility to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Pre-commission and test machinery to customer specifications.
• Install and commission machinery at customer sites worldwide.
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to customers.
• Carry out industrial electrical wiring and control system updates.
• Complete mechanical fitting work including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Support international project planning and travel coordination.
• Produce inspection reports, test plans, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Test and validate machinery performance against specifications.
• Deliver customer demonstrations and machine trials.
• Provide after-sales and warranty support to customers.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns and technical issues.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Fault finding

Reading engineering drawings

PLC-based diagnostics

ISO procedures

Health & Safety standards

Travel readiness

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

ONC/HNC, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Role - Installation Commissioning Engineer role

This is a varied, hands-on engineering position supporting the full lifecycle of bespoke machinery projects — from in-house machine testing and commissioning through to international installation, customer training, and after-sales technical support.

The role is predominantly factory-based in Leicester (approximately 75%) with regular international travel (approximately 25%) to customer sites for installation and commissioning activities.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Field Service Engineer, or Electro-Mechanical Engineer with strong fault-finding and customer-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning engineer

• Pre-commission and test machinery to customer specifications
• Install and commission machinery at customer sites worldwide
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to customers
• Carry out industrial electrical wiring and control system updates
• Complete mechanical fitting work including pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Support international project planning and travel coordination

Inspection, Testing & Quality

• Conduct QA inspections on machinery, assemblies, and production systems
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers
• Produce inspection reports, test plans, manuals, and technical documentation
• Test and validate machinery performance against specifications
• Support development and testing of new machinery and systems
• Deliver customer demonstrations and machine trials

Technical Support & Aftercare

• Provide after-sales and warranty support to customers
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns and technical issues
• Respond to customer queries and maintain strong customer relationships
• Maintain accurate job reports and service documentation

Collaboration & Compliance

• Support risk assessments, technical documentation, and operational manuals
• Ensure compliance with CE standards, ISO procedures, and Health & Safety legislation
• Support internal training and knowledge sharing across teams

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• ONC/HNC, Degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Experience with PLC-based systems and diagnostics
• Installation and commissioning experience within industrial or bespoke machinery environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Understanding of quality documentation and ISO procedures
• Good awareness of Health & Safety standards
• Full UK Driving Licence and valid passport
• Flexibility to travel internationally on a regular basis

Desirable

• Previous international commissioning or field service experience
• Experience working with bespoke machinery or automated systems
• Commercial awareness and customer liaison experience
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines