Job Details: Commissioning Engineer
Company
Food, Pharmaceutical, Machinery Supplier
Location
Lancashire
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000
Job Ref.
24117
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
01/04/2026
Benefits
Overtime, Van
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With over 40 years of experience, this expanding business designs, manufactures and installs bespoke process equipment for industries including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy and construction.
The business is known for its strong focus on engineering excellence and innovation, delivering tailored systems that enhance efficiency, accuracy and performance for leading business throughout the UK & Europe.
Commissioning Engineer
Mainly UK, some European Travel
£50-55k + VAN, Overtime
Lancashire. Ref: 24117
Commissioning Engineer- The Role:
- Commissioning and ensuring equipment operates to specification
- Conducting electrical checks, IO testing, calibration, and system validation
- Diagnosing faults, troubleshooting, and carrying out repairs
- Creating and executing test procedures
- Supporting installation activities across electrical and mechanical systems
- Liaising with contractors and internal engineering teams during projects
- Providing technical support to customers and internal stakeholders
- Training client staff on operation and maintenance where required
- Producing daily site reports and progress logs
- Identifying risks/issues early and proposing solutions
- Supporting continuous improvement of operational procedures
- Carrying out routine servicing and calibration visits globally
- Working to tight deadlines in fast-paced project environments
Commissioning Engineer- The Person:
- Strong technical background in electrical, mechanical, or control systems
- Experience in commissioning, testing, or field service engineering
- Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Good understanding of industrial systems (electrical, sensors, pneumatics)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused with a professional approach
- Able to manage workload and prioritise effectively under pressure
- Proactive, self-motivated and solution-oriented
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Good IT and analytical capabilities
- Commercial awareness
- Willingness to travel and work on customer sites (UK & international)
- Flexible to work shifts and unsociable hours when required
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours.
- Work related training costs covered.
- Annual leave 25 days (plus statutory days) rising to 27 days after 5 years of service.
- Company administered pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Complimentary refreshments.
- Company social days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free eye tests.
- Free ample parking.
- Company performance-based bonus.
- Early finish Friday.
- Manchester theatre sponsorship program.
Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Bolton, Rochdale, Manchester, Burnley and other surrounding areas.
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