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Commissioning Engineer

HAYSBasildon, Essex🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You will gain valuable experience troubleshooting complex automated machinery for a reputable manufacturing leader, with opportunities for international travel and a negotiable salary. This role is ideal for experienced commissioning engineers who thrive in hands-on problem-solving and enjoy collaborating with diverse client teams. Apply now to elevate your engineering career!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Basildon

Salary - Negotiable DOE

Monday-Friday days 37.5 hours per week, plus overtime and oversea travel


Your new role:

Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries.

Due to large expansion, the company is now looking for an experienced commissioning engineer to join their team, working both on site in Basildon and being part of the off site installation team.Offering a range of benefits including flexi-start time, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance and more, this is an excellent time to join this fast-expanding company.


Key Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Run, verify and troubleshoot PLC software, drives, and networked components.
  • Support customer operations during system installation and after-sales.
  • Electrical troubleshooting.
  • Completing all relevant test documentation
  • Liaising with customers' validation teams during Factory Acceptance and on-site testing

This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required.


Skills & Experience required:

  • Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in industrial automation within process driven industries such as automotive, food and beverage, consumer goods, or similar.
  • Previous experience in performing equipment testing on automated equipment and machinery
  • FAT testing experience
  • Formal engineering qualification


What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:

Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career.

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