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Installation Commissioning Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

The Role - Installation Commissioning Engineer role

This is a varied, hands-on engineering position supporting the full lifecycle of bespoke machinery projects — from in-house machine testing and commissioning through to international installation, customer training, and after-sales technical support.

The role is predominantly factory-based in Leicester (approximately 75%) with regular international travel (approximately 25%) to customer sites for installation and commissioning activities.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Field Service Engineer, or Electro-Mechanical Engineer with strong fault-finding and customer-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning engineer

Pre-commission and test machinery to customer specifications

Install and commission machinery at customer sites worldwide

Deliver operator and maintenance training to customers

Carry out industrial electrical wiring and control system updates

Complete mechanical fitting work including pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Support international project planning and travel coordination

Inspection, Testing & Quality

  * Conduct QA inspections on machinery, assemblies, and production systems

  * Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers

  * Produce inspection reports, test plans, manuals, and technical documentation

  * Test and validate machinery performance against specifications

  * Support development and testing of new machinery and systems

  * Deliver customer demonstrations and machine trials

Technical Support & Aftercare

  * Provide after-sales and warranty support to customers

  * Diagnose and resolve breakdowns and technical issues

  * Respond to customer queries and maintain strong customer relationships

  * Maintain accurate job reports and service documentation

Collaboration & Compliance

  * Support risk assessments, technical documentation, and operational manuals

  * Ensure compliance with CE standards, ISO procedures, and Health & Safety legislation

  * Support internal training and knowledge sharing across teams

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

  * ONC/HNC, Degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

  * Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems

  * Experience with PLC-based systems and diagnostics

  * Installation and commissioning experience within industrial or bespoke machinery environments

  * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability

  * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

  * Understanding of quality documentation and ISO procedures

  * Good awareness of Health & Safety standards

  * Full UK Driving Licence and valid passport

  * Flexibility to travel internationally on a regular basis

Desirable

Previous international commissioning or field service experience

Experience working with bespoke machinery or automated systems

Commercial awareness and customer liaison experience

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

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