Switchgear Commisioning Engineer

Employment Solutions Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Switchgear Test/Commissioning Engineer in Blackburn to join a leading engineering manufacturer.

The role involves commissioning and testing modular electrical systems and LV switchgear, both in-house and on-site, with travel to customer sites as required. The position offers long-term opportunities with ongoing training and career development within a global engineering business, plus site-based and workshop work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commissioning or Test Engineer.
• Electrical background with knowledge of LV switchgear.
• Able to read electrical drawings and fault‑find.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test modular electrical systems and LV switchgear.
• Carry out in-house and on-site commissioning.
• Complete testing, commissioning and handover documentation.
• Support first-of‑kind testing and equipment integration.
• Fault‑find electrical systems and resolve technical issues.
• Work closely with project teams and customers.

Skills

LV switchgear knowledge

Fault finding

Electrical drawings reading

Travel readiness

Education

Level3 Electrical or Engineering qualification

Job description

Switchgear Test/Commissioning Engineer

Blackburn – £17.87 per hour – Excellent Career Opportunity

We’re recruiting a Commissioning Engineer to join a leading engineering manufacturer delivering modular electrical and power solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Commission and test modular electrical systems and LV switchgear
• Carry out in-house and on-site commissioning
• Complete testing, commissioning and handover documentation
• Support first-of‑kind (FOK) testing and equipment integration
• Fault‑find electrical systems and resolve technical issues
• Work closely with project teams and customers

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Commissioning or Test Engineer
• Electrical background with knowledge of LV switchgear
• Level3 Electrical or Engineering qualification
• Able to read electrical drawings and fault‑find
• Flexible to travel to customer sites when required

Desirable

• Data Centre experience
• PDU experience
• Level4 HTQ Engineering qualification

What's on Offer

• £17.87 per hour
• Long‑term opportunity with a global engineering business
• Workshop and site‑based work
• Ongoing training and career development
• Work on innovative modular electrical projects

Apply today!