Commissioning Engineer

Salary: £48,000 per year

Commissioning Engineer

Rochdale

Salary Negotiable IRO £48,000+ per year

Skillection are delighted to be working with their excusive client in the Rochdale area who are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join their team.

The successful Commissioning Engineer will join our clients technical team and assist with installation and commissioning of a range Testing Machines at customer sites.

This varied role would suit a candidate with a strong technical background and good interpersonal & communication skills.

Previous experience with strength testing machines or similar test equipment would be highly beneficial. A flexible attitude and a willingness to learn new skills is essential.

Location – This role will be partly internally based at offices in Rochdale, Greater Manchester and partly field-based at customer sites in the UK (Company Car provided). Extended trips with nights away from home in hotel accommodation and occasional overseas trips may also be required so a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, install and commission a range of Universal Testing Machines at customer premises. Ensuring that machines are correctly positioned and levelled and all associated grips and accessories are fitted and aligned.

• Installation of associated software on customers PC equipment.

• Provide basic introductory training on the use of the machines, tailored to suit the customers’ test requirements (full training will be provided).

• Coordinate and schedule deliveries to ensure maximum efficiency and minimise travelling time.

• Support equipment in the field, via site visits or online remote sessions.

• Occasional sales visits to discuss customers’ requirements and demonstrate equipment.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Technical background in either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, ideally to HNC level or above.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ideally with prior experience in a customer-facing role.

• Strong interest in technology.

• Aptitude for maths.

• Strong IT skills, with a good level of competence with Microsoft Office applications is essential.

• Time management and an ability to prioritise and plan work effectively.

• Familiarity with strength testing machines or similar equipment would be an advantage.

To Apply – Please forward CV and any relevant information via the online instructions or contact Helen for a confidential chat