Service & Commissioning Engineer - Automation

Whetsted Source: WhatJobs

£38,000–£45,000/mo

Service & Commissioning Engineer Paddock Wood - Field-based, covering the UK

£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime

Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 4 pm (40hpw)

KHR are working with a well-established and innovative engineering business that is seeking a skilled Service & Commissioning Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working directly with customers, commissioning machinery, troubleshooting technical issues, and delivering high-quality service support across a variety of industrial environments.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and support of specialist automated machinery at customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel within Europe.

This is a predominantly field-based position offering a varied workload, customer interaction, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology.

Key Responsibilities

Install and commission automated machinery at customer sites
Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults
Deliver operator training to customer personnel
Liaise with customers regarding installation schedules, servicing requirements, and technical support
Complete detailed site reports and service documentation
Participate in internal project and design review meetings
Ensure all site visits are fully prepared, including equipment, parts, and documentation

Candidate Requirements

Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence
Proven experience within an automation, machinery, or manufacturing environment
Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic fault-finding skills
Experience configuring robots and programming movement patterns
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Experience with PLCs and HMIs
Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet, and Profibus networks (desirable)
Understanding of machinery control systems and automation software