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Salary: £35,000–£45,000 (DOE) plus overtime and premium rate hours; potential earnings up to £60,000.
About the company
PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment. We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise in engineering and supporting high integrity systems in ITS, Highways, Airports and Power sectors.
About the role
We’re looking for a practical and motivated Commissioning Engineer to join our Control Systems team and bring industrial automation projects to life by installing, testing, and commissioning equipment for customers across the UK and Ireland.
This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with an electrical, mechanical or maintenance background who enjoys solving problems on site and wants to grow their skills in automation and control systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Commission, test and troubleshoot control systems on‑site.
* Perform loop checks, I/O testing and functional verification of automation systems.
* Make minor changes to hardware and software to resolve problems.
* Collaborate with project engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Complete commissioning documentation and test reports.
* Provide technical support and training to clients during handover.
* Ensure all activities comply with safety, quality and company standards.
Skills and Experience
* Minimum 2 years practical experience in electrical, mechanical or industrial work (e.g. maintenance, installation or service).
* Strong hands‑on and problem‑solving skills, with good attention to detail.
* Ability to read and understand basic wiring diagrams or engineering drawings.
* Willingness to learn about automation, PLCs and control systems – full training provided.
* Good communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude.
* Enjoy working as part of a team and takes pride in doing quality work.
* Flexible and happy to travel to customer sites, working a mix of days and nights.
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
* EU/EEA Passport (if required for work within Europe).
Desirable
* Some experience with automation, instrumentation or industrial systems.
* Familiarity with any PLC brands – advantageous but not essential.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and overtime rates.
* Training and support to develop your automation skills.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* A friendly and supportive engineering team.
* 33 floating holidays.
* Company performance‑related bonus.
* Wellbeing benefit.
* Pension scheme.
* Life insurance and Health benefits.
* Salary sacrifice schemes – Tech, Cycles and EV.
* Subsidised on‑site charging for EVs.
* Anniversary celebrations.
* Social events.
* Hybrid working hours.
* Flexible working.
Employee Testimonial
What I like most about PDS is the people; they are friendly and amiable, and I believe the company does its best to support its employees. I enjoy the varied work and never feel pigeonholed, and I get to do work I enjoy and feel capable of.
If I could describe PDS’s culture in a few words, I’d say it’s friendly, welcoming and supportive.
How to Apply
So why not join us? CVs, covering letters, questions and everything in‑between via the apply button provided.
The Company Does Not Offer Sponsorship For This Role.
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