Installation & Commissioning Engineer in G1, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in food production is seeking an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join their international team. The role involves installing and commissioning automated systems with significant travel opportunities. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering, experience with food production equipment, and a willingness to travel. This position offers excellent earning potential and long-term career development.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Travel expenses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Installation and Commissioning Engineer with food production equipment.
• Confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission new production machinery and automated systems at customer sites.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical setup, calibration, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning phases.
• Prepare and complete detailed site and commissioning reports.
• Collaborate with international project teams.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and uphold the company’s reputation for service excellence.

Skills

Installation and Commissioning of machinery

Electrical knowledge

PLC fault finding

Mechanical assembly understanding

Technical drawing interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ, ONC, HNC, or equivalent)

Job description

Installation & Commissioning Engineer

Full‑Time | Permanent | International Travel

Industry: Food Production Equipment

Location: UK‑based

Travel: Around 75% of time spent overseas (trips from 3 days up to 4 weeks)

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 base (OTE £65,000 – £80,000 with overtime while travelling)

Benefits: Company vehicle, travel expenses, and a comprehensive benefits package

H‑Seventeen are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a global leader in food processing machinery. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join their expanding international team.

This is an exciting and varied position that combines hands‑on technical work with global travel, offering the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge automated systems across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia‑Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission new production machinery and automated systems at customer sites
• Conduct electrical and mechanical setup, calibration, and performance testing
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning phases
• Prepare and complete detailed site and commissioning reports
• Collaborate with international project teams
• Maintain strong customer relationships and uphold the company’s reputation for service excellence

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Installation and Commissioning Engineer with food production equipment
• Strong electrical and PLC knowledge — fault finding, wiring, and testing
• Solid understanding of mechanical assembly and automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ, ONC, HNC, or equivalent)
• Confident working both independently and within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel internationally for extended periods

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market‑leading engineering business offering international exposure, excellent earning potential, and long‑term career development.

If you are interested, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.