Commissioning and Installation Engineer

We are delighted to be working with a well-established and innovative manufacturer of special purpose machinery based in Leicester, who are seeking a skilled Machine Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join their growing team.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys a varied role combining machine build, testing, commissioning, and international travel.

The position will involve supporting the full lifecycle of bespoke machinery projects, from factory testing through to customer installation and training.

Benefits include a competitive salary of c£55,000 c£65,000, company bonus scheme, pension, ongoing training and development, international travel opportunities, generous holiday allowance, and early finish on Fridays.

Skills & Experience Previous experience within installation, commissioning, or machine build engineering Strong mechanical assembly and fault-finding experience Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems Confident communicator with customer-facing experience Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Flexible approach to UK and international travel Full UK driving licence and valid passport preferred Roles & Responsibilities Carrying out QA checks on machinery, sub-assemblies, and production lines Testing and commissioning bespoke machinery to ensure performance meets specification Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers Preparing machines for shipping, including decommissioning and packing support Installing and commissioning machinery at customer sites across the UK and internationally Conducting on-site fault finding, machine setup, and final integration Training customer personnel on machine operation and maintenance Providing after-sales and warranty support when required Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure quality and compliance standards are met About Express Recruitment Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, exceeding expectations every time of over 267,000 candidates. xwzovoh

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Job Location Leicester, Leicestershire Salary c£55,000
- £65,000 per annum D.O.E Bonus Job Type and Hours Full Time, Monday Friday (Early Finish Friday), Perm