Commissioning Engineer (all levels)
Derby / field-based
Are you a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving problems on site? Do you like variety, where no two days are the same? Want to develop your skills in automation and control systems with full support and training?
What's in it for you
* £35,000‑£45,000 basic salary (DOE)
* Overtime and premium rate hours – realistic earnings up to around £60,000
* Training and support to develop your automation and PLC skills
* Opportunities for career progression within a growing engineering team
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company performance‑related bonus
* Wellbeing benefit
* Pension scheme
* Life insurance and health benefits
* Salary sacrifice schemes – tech, cycles and EV
* Subsidised on‑site EV charging
* Anniversary celebrations and social events
What will you be doing?
* Commissioning, testing and fault‑finding on control systems at customer sites
* Carrying out loop checks, I/O testing and functional testing of automation systems
* Making minor hardware and software adjustments to resolve issues
* Working closely with project engineering teams to ensure smooth project delivery
* Completing commissioning documentation and test reports
* Supporting and training clients during handover
* Always working to safety, quality and company standards
Where you'll be doing it
You’ll join a technically driven engineering business with over 30 years of experience delivering high‑integrity control systems within the Transport Systems, Highways, Airports and Power sectors. They deliver everything from small upgrades to fully integrated turnkey solutions, from control room to field devices, across Intelligent Transport Systems, highways, airports and power sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.
What you'll need
* At least 2 years’ practical experience in electrical, mechanical or industrial work (maintenance, installation or service)
* Strong hands‑on skills and a methodical approach to problem‑solving
* Ability to read and understand basic wiring diagrams or engineering drawings
* Willingness to learn automation, PLCs and control systems (full training provided)
* Flexibility to travel to customer sites across the UK and Ireland, including a mix of days and nights
* A Full UK manual driving licence
* Existing right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available
Other skills such as experience with automation, instrumentation or industrial systems, or familiarity with common PLC brands, would be a bonus but are not essential.
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