Commissioning Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a talented and experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in bringing power solutions to life by commissioning generators nationwide.

You'll collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, including project managers, electrical engineers, and field technicians, to ensure generators are expertly installed, tested, and fully operational.

Our client are a leading generator specialist offering solutions, maintenance, sales, and hire services across the UK. As a family-owned business, they pride themselves on combining a warm, supportive work environment with the highest professional standards. If you value innovation, teamwork, and making a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Role Responsibilities

Conducting site visits to assess generator installations and prepare for commissioning.
Collaborating with project teams to create commissioning plans and schedules.
Performing functional, load, and performance tests on generators.
Troubleshooting and resolving generator operational issues.
Ensuring all commissioning activities meet safety regulations and industry standards.
Providing technical support to field technicians during installation and commissioning.
Documenting all commissioning activities, test results, and modifications.
Training end-users on generator operation and maintenance.

Essential Criteria

Willingness to travel and work away from home (compensated).
Hands-on experience with generators.
Strong ability to interpret and follow electrical drawings and schedules.
A Full UK driving license.

What they can offer?

Competitive OTE: £55k - £70k with overtime after 40 hours.
10% or 15% wage uplift based on your postcode.
Travel perks: Hotel, travel, and food expenses covered.
Generous holiday allowance: 22 days plus bank holidays.
Clear management progression pathways.
Access to a company vehicle.
Comprehensive private healthcare.
Death in Service benefit.
An outstanding employee assistance program.

Why Should You Join?

Our client combines the expertise of a leading generator specialist with the warmth of a family-owned business. Enjoy competitive pay (£55k-£70k OTE), private healthcare, travel perks, and generous holidays, all within a supportive, professional environment. With nationwide projects, career progression opportunities, and a commitment to excellence, you'll thrive in a role that values both your skills and your growth.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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