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

Reference:

HC/AutoEng/UK1_1790170080

Location:

Paddock Wood

Region:

Kent

Service & Commissioning Engineer
Paddock Wood – Field-based, covering the UK
£38,000 – £45,000 + Overtime
Monday to Friday 7.30 am – 4 pm (40hpw)

KHR are working with a well-established and innovative engineering business that is seeking a skilled Service & Commissioning Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working directly with customers, commissioning machinery, troubleshooting technical issues, and delivering high-quality service support across a variety of industrial environments.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and support of specialist automated machinery at customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel within Europe.

This is a predominantly field-based position offering a varied workload, customer interaction, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission automated machinery at customer sites
• Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults
• Deliver operator training to customer personnel
• Liaise with customers regarding installation schedules, servicing requirements, and technical support
• Complete detailed site reports and service documentation
• Participate in internal project and design review meetings
• Ensure all site visits are fully prepared, including equipment, parts, and documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience within an automation, machinery, or manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic fault-finding skills
• Experience configuring robots and programming movement patterns
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs
• Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet, and Profibus networks (desirable)
• Understanding of machinery control systems and automation software

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £38,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half (circa 15 hours per month)
• Pension
• Annual Leave (increasing with service)
• Company Van, Fuel Card, Company Mobile

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