Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Location: North Lanarkshire
Salary: Base Salary + Quarterly Bonus + Overseas Travel Allowance + Enhanced Pension
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Engineering / Special Purpose Machinery
Travel: UK-wide and International Travel Required
The Opportunity
First Achieve Engineering is supporting a global engineering manufacturer specialising in advanced thermal processing and controlled atmosphere equipment used in highly regulated and demanding industries.
With over 50 years of technical expertise and part of a larger international engineering group, our client designs, builds, installs and commissions bespoke capital equipment systems worldwide.
They are now seeking an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join their UK-based engineering team.
The Role
This position will involve:
Supervising installation contractors on customer sites
Overseeing mechanical & electrical installation of capital equipment
Leading site acceptance testing (SAT)
Supporting commissioning activities
Carrying out service and fault-finding work when required
This role is ideal for someone with an electro-mechanical maintenance background looking to transition into installation and commissioning within a specialist engineering environment.
Travel Requirements
UK & international travel required
Monday–Friday site-based work when outside commuting distance
Overseas assignments may last up to 4–5 weeks
Extended travel beyond this would be agreed in advance
International workload shared across the engineering team
Essential Experience & Skills
Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (C&G or equivalent)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings
Fault finding on mechanical assemblies, drives, pumps etc.
Experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, water & electrical systems
Working knowledge of:
Temperature control instrumentation
Inverters
PLCs
HMIs
Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
PLC fault-finding capability
Competent with Microsoft Office
Desirable (Not Essential – Training Provided)
Experience with vacuum systems or thermal processing equipment
18th Edition (BS7671)
C&G Inspection & Testing
Ability to modify PLC programs under engineering instruction
Why Apply?
Join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer
Work on complex, high-value capital equipment
Significant international exposure
Structured team-based travel approach
Technical training and development provided
Why Apply:
Join a well-established, technically advanced engineering company.
Be part of complex global projects in high-performance industries.
Excellent salary package, travel allowance, and expenses covered.
To apply, submit your CV today or reach out directly for more details.