Commissioning Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Taunton, TA1 1HP, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Posted
22 Sep 2026 (Today)

Commissioning Engineer (Industrial Automation)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Annual bonus + Expensed International Travel + Specialised Training

Taunton

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience working on industrial automation machinery, looking to step into a Commissioning Engineer role where you'll receive full training, benefit from career progression and bonuses, and join a growing company with a global customer base?

On offer is a brilliant opportunity where you'll become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be commissioning, installing, troubleshooting and servicing a wide range of converting machinery internationally. You will also be required to train customers on machines and work with associated machinery such as PLC control systems and HMIs.

This company has over 100 years' experience since it was established in the early 1900s and has built a fantastic reputation within the industry, both in the UK and Internationally. They supply specialised equipment to the converting and printing industries alongside offering customer breakdown services and repairs.

This is the ideal role for a time-served Electrical Engineer who's ready to take their career global enjoying autonomy, technical variety, and exceptional earning potential in a forward-thinking, supportive business.

The Role:

  • Commission, install, and service a range of converting machinery at customer sites worldwide
  • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and hands-on fixes across electrical and control systems
  • Work with motors, drives, PLCs (Siemens and Allen Bradley), and HMIs
  • Deliver training to customers on the safe and efficient use of machinery
  • Perform diagnostics and apply debugging techniques to resolve issues
  • 50% based on site (Taunton) and 50% travel nationally/international
  • Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30, Friday, 08:00 - 13:00
  • Overtime rate of 1.5x on Fridays and 1.3x on all other days

The Person:

  • Fully time-served Electrical Engineer
  • Strong experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs

REFERENCE: BBBH 27381

Key Words: Converting Equipment, Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Printing, Electrical Engineer, PLC, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Taunton, Somerset

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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