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Russell Taylor Group Ltd
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Derby, Derbyshire DE12FU, England
£35,000 - £45,000 per year
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Commissioning Engineer based in Derby with field-based responsibilities.
- Candidates should have at least 2 years of practical experience in electrical, mechanical, or industrial work.
- The basic salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, with potential earnings up to £60,000 through overtime.
- The role involves commissioning, testing, and fault-finding on control systems at customer sites, along with supporting clients during handover.
- Additional benefits include 25 days of holiday, training opportunities, and a performance-related bonus.
Derby / field-based
Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems on site?
Do you like variety, where no two days are the same?
Want to develop your skills in automation and control systems with full support and training?
What's in it for you
35,000-45,000 basic salary (DOE)
Overtime and premium rate hours - realistic earnings up to around 60,000
Training and support to develop your automation and PLC skills
Opportunities for career progression within a growing engineering team
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company performance-related bonus
Wellbeing benefit
Pension scheme
Life insurance and health benefits
Salary sacrifice schemes - tech, cycles and EV
Subsidised on-site EV charging
Anniversary celebrations and social events
What will you be doing?
Commissioning, testing and fault-finding on control systems at customer sites.
Carrying out loop checks, I/O testing and functional testing of automation systems.
Making minor hardware and software adjustments to resolve issues.
Working closely with project engineering teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
Completing commissioning documentation and test reports.
Supporting and training clients during handover.
Always working to safety, quality and company standards.
Where you'll be doing it
You'll join a technically driven engineering business with over 30 years' experience delivering high-integrity control systems within the Transport Systems, Highways, Airports and Power sectors. They deliver everything from small upgrades to fully integrated turnkey solutions, from control room to field devices, across Intelligent Transport Systems, highways, airports and power sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.
What you'll need
At least 2 years' practical experience in electrical, mechanical or industrial work (maintenance, installation or service).
Strong hands-on skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
Ability to read and understand basic wiring diagrams or engineering drawings.
Willingness to learn automation, PLCs and control systems (full training provided).
Flexibility to travel to customer sites across the UK and Ireland, including a mix of days and nights.
A Full UK manual driving licence.
Existing right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available.
It would be a bonus if you also have some experience with automation, instrumentation or industrial systems, or are familiar with common PLC brands - but it's not essential.
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