Test & Commissioning Engineer

Location: East Yorkshire (Howden/Goole Area)
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Industry: Manufacturing / Process Engineering

The Opportunity

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Test & Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning and start-up of a newly constructed production facility in East Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major capital project involving advanced process equipment and automation systems. The successful candidate will join a skilled engineering team responsible for the testing, commissioning, and early operational support of complex electro-mechanical equipment within a modern manufacturing environment.

The role would suit an engineer with strong fault-finding skills, commissioning experience, and a hands-on approach to solving technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Setting up, configuring, testing and commissioning electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
• Carrying out electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic testing activities.
• Completing insulation resistance (IR) testing, loop testing and earth bonding verification.
• Using a variety of test equipment including multi-meters and other diagnostic tools.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Supporting installation, commissioning and maintenance activities as required.
• Ensuring all test procedures, documentation and commissioning records are completed accurately and to a high standard.
• Working collaboratively with engineering and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a testing, commissioning or electro-mechanical engineering environment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using a range of electrical and mechanical testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Good understanding of low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Maintenance or a related Engineering discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing.
• HNC/HND in Engineering.
• Site Safety Passport or equivalent.
• Previous commissioning experience within manufacturing, automation, process, chemical or industrial environments.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a significant new-build manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to advanced equipment and technologies.
• Collaborative engineering environment with experienced project and maintenance teams.
• Chance to contribute to the successful commissioning of a strategically important production site.
• Fixed-term contract with immediate impact and responsibility.