Job Title:
Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Location:
Leicester, LE19 (on-site at manufacturing facility + international travel)
Salary:
Up to £65,000 per annum + annual bonus
Hours:
Full-time
MondayThursday: 08:0016:30
Friday: 08:0013:30
Travel:
International travel required 1012 times per year, ranging from short European trips to longer overseas assignments (up to 45 weeks maximum)
Bolt Technical are working with a highly specialised machine manufacturer operating at the forefront of energy, advanced technology, and industrial engineering.
Their bespoke machinery supports globally significant projects in areas such as renewable energy, fusion technology, medical imaging, and advanced research environments. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join a small, expert engineering team.
This role offers a rare opportunity to work on custom-built, technically complex machinery with real-world impact on future energy and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning
Carry out in-house pre-commissioning in line with customer contract requirements
Install and commission specialist machinery at customer sites worldwide
Ensure equipment performs to specification and contractual standards
Prepare technical documentation including inspection records, test plans, test reports, site reports, and manuals
Conduct customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
Train customer personnel on machine operation and applications
Install, update, and support control software
Undertake industrial electrical wiring
Liaise with customers and respond effectively to technical requests
Engineering & Production Support
Work across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Support dismantling of finished machines prior to shipment
Learn and implement applications across all machine types and material variants
Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure machines meet specification
Input into production planning and schedules to support on-time delivery
Plan and coordinate international travel arrangements
What Theyre Looking For
Proven experience in on-site machine installation and commissioning
Strong background in industrial or special-purpose machinery
Good understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering systems
Experience with control software installation or updates
Quality-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
Confident working directly with customers in an international environment
Comfortable with global travel and extended overseas assignments
Able to work independently while contributing to a small specialist team
Desirable
Experience with complex, custom-built machinery
Exposure to energy, advanced manufacturing, or research-driven industries
Service or field engineering background
Whats On Offer
Salary up to £65,000
Annual bonus equivalent to one months salary (paid December)
25 days holiday + statutory
Pension contribution (Employer 3%, Employee 5%)
Long-term role within a stable, growing engineering business
Opportunity to work on globally significant, future-facing technology
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