Commissioning Engineer

Due to an expanding order book for PLC, Electrical, Industrial Automation Systems, we're seeking a skilled engineer to join my customers' engineering team in a dual-focused role combining office-based PLC programming with hands-on site commissioning across the UK and Europe.

Office-Based (25% of time):

• PLC programming control software using Siemens S7 TIA systems (sometimes assisting Senior Controls Engineers, maybe gaining more PLC software exposure, adding to your skills).
• Perform system modifications and upgrades, debugging, fault finding.
• Work from the Company's Northamptonshire facility

Site-Based Commissioning (75% of time):

• Commission electrical and control systems for new materials handling projects
• Verify electrical and mechanical installations
• Download and modify PLC software on-site
• Conduct electrical reworking and control panel checks
• Oversee initial production runs and provide customer training
• Manage project handovers to clients

Travel requirements: 10-14 days for European projects, shorter durations for UK site visits

• Competitive salary up to £51,000
• Plus Paid overtime opportunities
• 33 days annual leave
• Pension contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package

• Electrical engineering background
• PLC software programming experience - design ideally, but PLC skills/ wish to learn more also good
• Site-based commissioning capabilities
• Understanding of machinery and automation systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small project team

Which other Engineers have done well in this Company? Engineers with backgrounds in Warehouse Automation, Conveyors, Canning, Packaging, Food & Beverage, or general PLC automated machinery have excelled in this role.

Commutable from: Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Leicester, Market Harborough, or Peterborough - all convenient for commuting distances.

Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment

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Please note: Candidates must have existing UK work authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position.