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Machine Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Overview

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.

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. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0110 and we will do the rest for you.
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

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