Commissioning Engineer

2 weeks ago

Rochdale OL RY, United Kingdom Smart Actuation Full time £30,000 - £42,000 per year

Commissioning Engineer (Field Based – UK Travel) – Smart Actuation

Location: Rochdale (with nationwide travel)

Salary: £30,000–£42,000 + performance bonuses

Job type: Full-time, permanent

About Smart Actuation

Smart Actuation is a rapidly growing engineering and technology business supplying advanced smart actuators, IoT-connected devices, and remote monitoring solutions to the UK water industry. Based in Rochdale, we work closely with major water companies to deliver high-reliability systems supported by professional commissioning, field service, and technical support.

We offer technically minded engineers strong career progression, autonomy, and exposure to cutting-edge electromechanical and smart infrastructure technology.

Role Overview

We are seeking a technically competent Commissioning Engineer (ideal for a Field Service Engineer or Engineering Technician) who enjoys hands-on work, site travel, and working on live operational assets. You will commission our smart actuator systems, perform site surveys, and ensure reliable installation and integration of IoT-enabled devices within water industry networks.

This role suits engineers with experience in electromechanical systems, industrial automation, SCADA-connected equipment, instrumentation, or smart device commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical site surveys, installation suitability checks and produce detailed engineering reports
  • Commission smart actuators, including configuring parameters using proprietary software
  • Work with IoT connectivity (SIM-based systems, remote monitoring setups)
  • Prepare, test and verify actuators at our facility prior to field deployment
  • Coordinate installation schedules with customers, manufacturers and field teams
  • Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting and commissioning sign-off
  • Ensure all devices are tracked, labelled, documented and compliant with site standards
  • Work safely on operational sites across the UK water industry

Technical Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Background in commissioning, field service, maintenance engineering, or electromechanical engineering
  • Comfortable using configuration software, diagnostics tools or control interfaces
  • Ability to read technical documentation and understand mechanical / electrical principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on customer sites
  • Excellent communication skills to represent the company professionally
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Experience with IoT devices, remote monitoring systems, SCADA, or telemetry
  • Previous work on utility or water industry sites
  • Familiarity with industrial actuators, valves, sensors, or low-voltage control equipment
  • Basic understanding of PLC systems (not essential)

Travel Requirements

  • UK-wide travel to customer sites (company vehicle provided)
  • 3–4 nights away per month on average

What We Offer

  • £30,000–£42,000 salary (depending on experience)
  • Performance-related bonuses
  • Company vehicle
  • Laptop, mobile phone and full equipment
  • 37.5-hour week with flexible working options
  • Excellent pension: We double employees contributions up to 5%. Eg 5% employee contribution matched with 10% from the company for a total 15%
  • 30 days' holiday + bank holidays
  • Full technical training on our smart actuator systems
  • Strong progression opportunities as the business expands

How to Apply

Apply directly via Indeed with your up-to-date CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial technical screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochdale, OL11 1RY

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