Commissioning Engineer

Ltek Recruitment Ltd
United Kingdom
4 days ago
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Posted
17 Apr 2026 (4 days ago)

Commissioning Engineer

Location

Site-based role with travel to customer sites across the UK and potentially internationally as required.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a growing industrial engineering business delivering complex machinery and automation projects.

This role is ideal for a strong electrically biased engineer with proven experience in PLC fault finding, commissioning and industrial automation systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, commissioning and supporting a wide range of industrial machinery and systems on customer sites. Typical equipment may include conveyors, packaging machinery, automated production lines, process equipment, motors, drives, sensors, safety circuits and PLC-controlled systems.

This is a site-based role and does not require regular travel to a central office location.

Key Responsibilities for Commissioning Engineer

* Carry out installation and commissioning of industrial machinery and automation systems.

* Ensure all equipment is installed, tested and commissioned to the highest standards.

* Work closely with customers to ensure systems meet technical and operational requirements.

* Diagnose and fault-find on electrical, control and PLC systems.

* Commission machinery including motors, drives, sensors, control panels and safety circuits.

* Support commissioning of PLC-controlled systems, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell or similar platforms.

* Carry out fault finding on industrial communication networks, drives and associated equipment where required.

* Create commissioning reports, technical documentation and completion records.

* Manage commissioning activities in line with project schedules and deadlines.

* Liaise with project management, design, production and service teams.

* Support customers during testing, handover and post-installation activities.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

* Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics qualification, or equivalent engineering background.

* Electrical qualifications highly desirable.

Experience

* Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer within industrial or manufacturing environments.

* Strong electrical background with the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

* Strong PLC fault-finding experience.

* Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell or similar PLC platforms.

* Knowledge of motors, inverters, drives, sensors, relays, contactors and safety circuits.

* Experience commissioning industrial machinery, automated systems or process equipment.

* Understanding of industrial communication networks and automation systems advantageous.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

* Strong organisational and project management skills.

Additional Information

* Site-based role with travel to customer locations.

* Opportunity to work on a wide range of industrial and automated machinery.

* Strong opportunities for career development and progression

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