Commissioning Engineer

Position: Commissioning Engineer (Permanent)
Due to an expanding order book for PLC, Electrical, Industrial Automation Systems, we're seeking a skilled engineer to join my customers' engineering team in a dual-focused role combining some office- based PLC programming with hands-on site electrical and controls commissioning across the UK and Europe.

What You'll Do

Office-Based (25% of time):

• PLC programming control software using Siemens S7 TIA systems (sometimes assisting Senior Controls Engineers, maybe gaining more PLC software exposure, adding to your skills).

• Perform system modifications and upgrades, debugging, fault finding.

• Work from the Company's Northamptonshire facility

Site-Based Commissioning (75% of time):

• Commission electrical and control systems for new materials handling projects

• Verify electrical and mechanical installations

• Download and modify PLC software on-site

• Conduct electrical reworking and control panel checks

• Oversee initial production runs and provide customer training

• Manage project handovers to clients Travel requirements:days for European projects, shorter durations for UK site visits

The Company Offers

• Competitive salary up to £51,000

• Plus Paid overtime opportunities

• 33 days annual leave

• Pension contributions

• Comprehensive benefits package

What We're Looking For

• Electrical engineering background

• PLC software programming experience - design ideally, but PLC skills/ wish to learn more, also good

• Site-based commissioning capabilities

• Understanding of machinery and automation systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small project team

Which other Engineers have done well in this Company? Engineers with backgrounds in Warehouse Automation, Conveyors, Canning, Packaging, Food & Beverage, or general PLC automated machinery have excelled in this role.

Commutable from:
Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Leicester, Market Harborough, or Peterborough - all convenient for commuting distances.

Ready to Apply? Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment

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Please note:

Candidates must have existing UK work authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position