Commissioning Engineer

Contract Commissioning Engineer - Food & Beverage
Location: Liverpool
Duration: 6 Months (Initially)
Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Outside IR35)

Overview:
We're supporting a leading Food & Beverage manufacturer in Liverpool who are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join their project team on a 6-month contract. This role will play a key part in ensuring the successful installation, commissioning, and validation of new and upgraded process and packaging equipment across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute mechanical installation and commissioning activities for food and beverage machinery and process systems.

• Work closely with the engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure smooth handover of equipment into operation.

• Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation to achieve full system performance and compliance.

• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and installation teams during on-site works.

• Review and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with site safety standards, including ATEX and hygiene regulations.

• Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including FAT/SAT records and validation reports.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience within the Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical sector.

• Proven track record in commissioning, installation, and mechanical integration of production or process machinery.

• Strong mechanical understanding of rotating equipment, conveyors, fillers, mixers, or packaging systems.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and process issues during commissioning phases.

• Knowledge of ATEX environments and related safety requirements (desirable).

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Self-sufficient and able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.