Commissioning Engineer in Reading

Commissioning Engineer in Reading

Reading Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support installation teams with fault diagnosis, commissioning, and technical queries in the water industry.
  • Company: Bridges, a forward-thinking company committed to equality and diversity.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, health cash plan, pension scheme, and training opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with excellent career growth and employee recognition schemes.
  • Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: ECS card, safety passport, and willingness to learn; testing certificate preferred.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Bridges will be hiring Commissioning Engineers for our projects through AMP8

These roles will be permanent and full-time.

Please note that we may not have capacity to take on additional team members straight away, pending workload increases as we move further into AMP8.

Role Purpose

The Role Purpose is to support the installation teams with planned and reactive fault diagnoses, basic commissioning, panel modification and technical queries at site level.

The role communicates with various departments within the business and liaises with customers.

It offers varied exposure to different areas of the water industry, providing a challenging environment on a day-to-day basis.

Role

Contracted to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Paid hourly, with overtime paid.

Overtime during the weekends paid at an inflated rate.

Travel time door to door is paid on top of contracted and overtime hours.

  • Company van provided
  • All power tools and testing instruments provided
  • Assist with and carry out all types of low voltage electrical work
  • Reasonable understanding of mechanical systems
  • NICEIC testing
  • Fault finding/diagnostics without drawings and support
  • Panel / circuit modifications without drawings and support
  • Commissioning of various equipment relevant to the water industry
  • Work with systems integrator with commissioning and modifications
  • Navigate HMI/SCADA systems
  • Prepare RAMS, ensuring safe working conditions

Requirements

  • Required
  • ECS card
  • CCNSS safety passport
  • Fitness to work medical
  • Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
  • Willingness to learn and undertake occupational and health and safety training
  • Prepared to take responsibility for self and others
  • Able to work on own initiative and ability to give and take instruction
  • Testing and inspection certificate

Desirable

  • EUSR
  • Knowledge of Ethernet & industrial networks (e. g., Profibus, Device Net, VSD, soft start, star/delta, DOL starters PLC & HMI/SCADA – programming not required)

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Health cash plan with Healthshield
  • Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Bike 2 Work scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.

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Commissioning Engineer in Reading employer: Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive, family-run culture that prioritises health and safety in the water utilities sector. With competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and ample opportunities for professional development, Bridges is dedicated to fostering equality and diversity, making it an ideal place for individuals looking to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner

Contact Details:

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Commissioning Engineer in Reading

Fault Diagnosis
Basic Commissioning
Panel Modification
Technical Query Resolution
Low Voltage Electrical Work
Mechanical Systems Understanding
NICEIC Testing