Electrical Systems Commissioning Engineer in Southampton

Electrical Systems Commissioning Engineer in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time 38250 - 46750 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the build, testing, and installation of bespoke industrial machinery.
  • Company: Innovative engineering firm with a focus on custom-built solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, travel allowance, pension, and life assurance.
  • Other info: Opportunities for UK and international travel in a collaborative team environment.
  • Why this job: Join a hands-on role and make a real impact on exciting engineering projects.
  • Qualifications: HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering; experience with industrial machinery.

The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.

We're looking for a practical, hands-on Electrical Systems & Commissioning Engineer to support the build, testing, installation and servicing of bespoke industrial process equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative, custom-built machinery from initial assembly through to commissioning at customer sites across the UK and internationally. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working directly with customers and seeing projects through from factory to final acceptance, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the electrical build and integration of bespoke machinery.
  • Testing and validating complete machine systems before customer acceptance.
  • Installing and commissioning equipment at customer sites in the UK and overseas.
  • Carrying out fault finding, maintenance and technical support.
  • Delivering customer training and supporting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).
  • Contributing to continuous improvement by feeding back lessons learned from commissioning and service activities.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

  • HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience commissioning, servicing or supporting industrial machinery or bespoke OEM equipment.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills and knowledge of industrial control systems.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar PLCs.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP or Modbus.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or EPLAN.
  • Understanding of CE/UKCA Machinery Regulations.
  • Experience with high-power industrial equipment.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary, depending on experience.
  • Company pension, life assurance and additional employee benefits.
  • Opportunities for UK and international travel.
  • A varied, hands-on role working on bespoke engineering projects.
  • The chance to join a collaborative team where you'll make a real impact throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Electrical Systems Commissioning Engineer in Southampton employer: Gerrell & Hard Ltd.

Gerrell & Hard Ltd. is an excellent employer that values innovation and employee well-being, offering a hybrid working model and flexible hours to support work-life balance. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic field of manufacturing engineering, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to exciting new product introductions in a supportive team environment in Great Yarmouth.

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Contact Details:

Gerrell & Hard Ltd. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Systems Commissioning Engineer in Southampton

Electrical Engineering
Commissioning
Fault-Finding
Industrial Control Systems
Electrical Schematics Interpretation
Technical Documentation
Problem-Solving Skills