Junior Field Service & Commissioning Engineer in Greater Manchester

A Junior Field Service & Commissioning Engineer role is available with my client who are a forward-thinking company specialising in high-performance packaging equipment for the beverage sector. They are expanding their engineering team and are looking for a motivated Junior or Graduate Electrical Engineer to join us.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineering graduate or junior engineer to develop practical experience in industrial automation, electrical systems, PLC control and packaging machinery. The role would suit a recent graduate or junior engineer with 1–2 years of industry experience who enjoys practical problem solving, travelling to different sites and working with industrial machinery. Full training and mentoring will be provided.

Junior Field Service & Commissioning Engineer role
•    Installation & Commissioning of new packaging equipment.
•    Support senior engineers with electrical testing and fault finding.
•    Develop practical knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs, including operation, programming and diagnostics.
•    Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance.
•    Identify and replace faulty electrical and mechanical components.
•    Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
•    Support the testing and improvement of machine control systems.
•    Assist with customer technical support and troubleshooting.
•    Help train customers in safe operation and basic troubleshooting.
•    Complete service reports and accurately record work carried out.
•    Follow all company, customer and health and safety procedures.
•    Travel to customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays and international assignments.

Junior Field Service & Commissioning Engineer essential requirements
•    Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related subject.
•    Strong understanding of relays, control systems and industrial electrical components.
•    1–2 years of industry experience in electrical engineering, automation, maintenance, commissioning or a similar environment.
•    Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
•    Interest in PLC systems, automation and industrial machinery.
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•    Good written and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Professional and customer focused approach.
•    Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally when required, including working away from home at times rather than being workshop based.
•    Full clean driving licence, or willingness to obtain one.
Desirable requirements:
•    Experience with Mitsubishi PLCs.
•    University or college projects involving PLCs, automation or control systems.
•    Industrial placement, internship or practical workshop experience.
•    Familiarity with sensors, motors, inverters, relays and control panels.
•    Experience with electrical testing or maintenance.
•    Knowledge of electrical design or simulation software.
•    Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food and beverage or packaging environments.
•    Understanding of machinery safety and industrial control systems.

Junior Field Service & Commissioning Engineer package:
•    Salary circa £30k base salary
•    Working away allowance and expenses.
•    Company vehicle provided while working on customer sites, subject to company policy.
•    Yearly bonus.
•    Ongoing technical training and professional development.
•    Opportunity to work with innovative packaging technology.
•    Company pension.
•    Company events.
•    Health and wellbeing programme.
•    Free and on site parking.